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Old 29th May 2012, 02:54 PM
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The structure of the test aircraft is somewhat different to the production aircraft, so the cost to bring them up to the production equivalent would be prohibitive (and no airline would probably want one given the type of testing they do). The other option mentioned was a museum, which I guess could be a possibility.

I did offer to take it off their hands but would need to find a suitable hanger at Bankstown.
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Old 29th May 2012, 03:21 PM
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Awesome photos Grahame, thanks a lot for sharing them!
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Old 29th May 2012, 03:50 PM
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I second what Rowan said. Thanks for sharing the great photos Grahame. It is especially great for those of us that didn't get the chance to see this fantastic aircraft for ourselves.
Well done.

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Old 29th May 2012, 07:09 PM
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Are they going to put one at the Boeing museum in Everett?
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Old 30th May 2012, 05:37 PM
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Hi Grahame,

Your photos are awesome, as you were so lucky to inspect 787 aircaraft last Monday, as I wish to join you for that tour. One of your photos show main undercarrige with 4 huge tyres with huge brake systems. I send you my private email to you in little while ago. Thank you for sharing with photos of 787 aircraft as it is much appreciated.

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Old 30th May 2012, 07:12 PM
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Hi Barry, Glad you enjoyed the Dreamliner photographs, I have sent you a PM.
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