Final 743 flights. - Page 14

Krzysztof M · #**131** 22nd January 2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys. Wasn't sure if airlines have any preferences as to that, cheers.

Shameel Kumar · #**132** 23rd January 2009, 06:20 AM

I've been busy packing, but I found time to get out there to farewell VH-EBV. As others have said, it was really special of the pilots to stop the plane to give us SYD spotters who were out there a great photo opportunity. Great afternoon all up.... will definitely miss those shiny bare-metal engines.

This was a special week for me as it is my final week in Australia before I make the permanent move to the States, so to see the final QF 747 Classic flight, as well as being at the Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout as VH-OQA did her fly-by tribute to Nancy Bird-Walton, it was a great way to wrap-up my spotting days at Sydney.

Sarah C · #**133** 23rd January 2009, 07:31 AM

Thanks for sharing your pics Shameel! Good luck with the move as well, looking forward to your trip report

Andrew M · #**134** 23rd January 2009, 08:15 AM

Very very good pics there!

All the best with the move to the USA

Dan Hammond · #**135** 23rd January 2009, 10:03 AM

looks like she made the final flight.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/QFA6020

D Chan · #**136** 26th January 2009, 11:15 AM

It's a pity I couldn't go to watch EBV leave. I wanted the newer 'Spirit of Australia' title.
Anyway here's my shot of EBW.
http://www.jetphotos.net//viewphoto.php?id=6469635

Sarah C · #**137** 21st February 2009, 10:48 AM

Shameless plug........For those who don't already get the best publication around

, this months edition of Aus Aviation features the departure of the classics on the cover and there are some nice shots taken by Andrew in the feature story. Well done to all concerned for covering the classics leaving our shores.

Tom PER · #**138** 25th February 2009, 07:50 PM

Might be of interest.

3 of the QF B743's are listed for sale:

-EBV total time=90108hrs total cycles=17512
-EBW total time=86691hrs total cycles=16393
-EBY total time=86555hrs total cycles=15771

By comparision ZK-NBS a 1989 build B744=86330hrs and 11276 total cycles.

Bruce Bramwell · #**139** 26th February 2009, 08:42 AM

I wonder if any will be sold & seen flying again?

Marty H · #**140** 26th February 2009, 10:33 AM

I doubt it at the rate airlines are dumping B747's at the moment. Also the low number of B743's that are currently in operation also makes them more useful as parts.