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VIDEO: Qantas Retires Their Boeing 767s [60 Minutes]
If you are a fan of the Boeing 767, this video might make you a bit sad. (www.youtube.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I have a soft spot in my heart for QANTAS [Queensland And Northern Territories Airways Service] - one of the oldest airlines in the world. As one of the design engineers in the Constellation Engineering Design Project at [then] Lockheed Aircraft Corp in Burbank Calif, back in the 1950's, Qantas was one of our customers for the Model 1049 Super Constellation. The video also brought back memories of that airfield, when it was George Air Force Base, part of the Tactical Air Command of the US Air Force and home of the Lockheed-built F-104C/D fighters. I spent time there, representing Lockheed, as we conducted on-site verification, by Air Force personnel, of Weapons Loading Checklists - one of the first such procedures in the industry. "George" was distinguished by its square'ish-shaped runway layout.
Queensland And Northern Territory Aerial Service*
Pardon my correcting you Art. On fully reading your post I see details of your very distinguished aviation background, so, I extend my apology if my retort seems pompous.
Further to your post, not only is QANTAS ONE of the oldest airlines in the world, eclipsed only by KLM, it's actually the OLDEST in the English speaking world.
I suspect you'd also know that one of those beautiful Connies has been restored to her former glory and is a regular flying attraction at the HARTS Museum in the Illawarra region in NSW, Australia.
Further to your post, not only is QANTAS ONE of the oldest airlines in the world, eclipsed only by KLM, it's actually the OLDEST in the English speaking world.
I suspect you'd also know that one of those beautiful Connies has been restored to her former glory and is a regular flying attraction at the HARTS Museum in the Illawarra region in NSW, Australia.
Geoff - you are too kind! Your sensitivity to my feelings is really appreciated! And I can discern from your comments that your aviation background is stellar. I wasn't sure if KLM [another distinguished Super Connie customer] or Qantas was the oldest airline in the world. I loved your diplomatic resolution! I was not aware of that restored Connie in your country. I know that Breitling in Switzerland has a restored, flying one. I'm aware of one at the airport in Camarillo, in Southern California, that is in the process of being restored to flying condition. Thank you for your most interesting comments!
Very sad! feel stupid with a box of tissues by my side but very emotional. I understand how the crew feel.
They don't have deserts in Australia?????