707 might fly today

Matt Southwell · #1 21st October 2011, 01:20 PM

No guarantees guys but was talking to a 707 techo just a few mins back and they are going to attempt to fly one this arvo. they have pilots in seats wanting to fly today.
As i said dont hold me to it cause as a techo myself i can tell you anything can happen

Matt

Shayne G · #2 21st October 2011, 05:18 PM

Any testing flights or delivery flights heading out of Australia tommorrow for the ex RAAF 707's?

Matt Southwell · #3 21st October 2011, 11:31 PM

As i said guys anything can happen. It didnt eventuate today for reason i dont know, they did stop refuelling them (at least one) fairly late.

Jason Mac · #4 22nd October 2011, 12:38 PM

Saturday 1335 - Just watched a 707 over fly Richmond for the first time in a few years. What sight !!

Tim Bowrey · #5 22nd October 2011, 01:23 PM

N642RH and N649RH have both flown today and N624RH will be flying this afternoon.

Shayne G · #6 22nd October 2011, 01:26 PM

Tests flights Tim? What time will the last one fly?

Jason Mac · #7 22nd October 2011, 01:56 PM

Due to take off at 1510

Shayne G · #8 22nd October 2011, 02:07 PM

Way too soon, I really hope these are test flights and they are returning to Richmond, does anyone know when they are leaving or if today was them leaving??

Tim Bowrey · #9 22nd October 2011, 02:10 PM

Yeah Shayne they have all returned within the hour.

Shayne G · #10 22nd October 2011, 02:22 PM

Thats great then thanks Tim. I was going to go out and risk it today but got lazy and didn't bother then it happened.. I hope I can see them depart when they do, just really need the days/times.