B744 VH-OED Retirement

[Erik H. Bakke]

Doesn't change the fact that no aircraft becomes a classic overnight.
The 747 is a classic because it has been around for so long, not been around for so long because it is classic.

[Anthony J]

VH-OEC's departure yesterday was her last!

[Sarah C]

Correct AJ - operated the 11 and then off to Victorville to be reunited with its sibling. The third in the trio looks like it will stick around considering the new livery and decal applied to it.

Here are some pictures, I wasn't able to stick around for its departure:

[D Chan]

looks like it still had the thrust reverser cowling on the outer engines with newer logos prior to departure, wonder if that stayed with the aircraft before it left Sydney..

[Jack B]

does anyone know when -OGA is due to operate its last flight?

[Anthony J]

Around the 19th Jack.

[Blair M]

what was the flight number lax-vcv?

[Fred C]

Originally Posted by D Chan

looks like it still had the thrust reverser cowling on the outer engines with newer logos prior to departure, wonder if that stayed with the aircraft before it left Sydney..

Yep it certainly did. Lots of 'high time' parts were transfered onto the aircraft before it left. They probably came off VH-OEB.

[Anthony J]

Originally Posted by blair m

what was the flight number lax-vcv?

qfa6019.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/QFA6019

[Karl M]

I managed to detour via Victorville on the way back from Vegas to Palmdale last week (19th).
Got some pics taken from the from the fence of the 3 QF aircraft at VCV. Unfortunatly it was getting dark so early (16:30), I could not get them in brighter conditions.

OGD


OEC


OED


Felt very sad on the drive out of VCV