QF 744 retirement. Where is it at?

[Sarah C]

Dave it is still going to operate the 107 on Sunday

[Dave H]

Thanks Sarah!

Any idea when she returns to Oz? With or without PAX?

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by David Heath

I'm a bit dubious about the museum "gifting" report. I suppose mainly due to managing disappointment. I don't quite understand why it would go to the US for storage if that was the case. I'd always thought best case for -OJA was storage at Alice Springs which obviously is not going to be the case. It certainly is a very significant aircraft. The 744 did more to help us travel long distances quickly than any aircraft since the 707. A380 and 777 just does the same thing more efficiently and quietly.

Anyway I'll be out there to see it leave on 7/12.

She will be heading down to the Gong to take up residence at HARS apparently.

[Greg McDonald]

When will it arrive in the Gong? Photo opportunity!

[Greg Hyde]

Could it Land at the Gong ?

[Mark Grima]

Well Ch 9 just confirmed she's going to a currently unnamed museum.

If it the gong her arrival will be some event to be at!

Cheers

M

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Greg McDonald

When will it arrive in the Gong? Photo opportunity!

I believe there are a few issues to work through so it won't be for a while. Certainly a much better home than was otherwise planned, and a big boost for the region from a tourism perspective.

[Mark C]

And so much easier to get to than Longreach.

[David C]

Originally Posted by Greg Hyde

Could it Land at the Gong ?

Not withstanding the pavement strength of the runway , the actual runway length would present no problems for a lightly loaded 747 ..

Dave C

[Dave H]

So the final revenue flight is meant to be to LAX tomorrow, why fly it back to Sydney empty instead of turning it around with PAX?