Vale VH-EBT, a beautiful Classic B747-338

[Guest Chainsaw]

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[Uncle Chop Chop]

Thank You Chainy for that Touching Tribute

 

She will be missed.

 

RIP VH-EBT

 

It's a shame that these old girls are leaving our Skies

 

 

[Guest Chainsaw]

Some of us (be it spotters, ex-pilots, ex-crew or ex-pax) feel the emotion of it, but just remember its purely a business decision. Planes are also just material things.

 

All the same, its sad to see her go. My family came from Wagga Wagga, so the name of VH-EBT gave her a 'connection' with me.

 

 

[Guest Juliet Juliet Papa]

It should be flying again with someone else.

 

 

[Guest Chainsaw]

Thanks mate, yes I am aware of that. It will go through its 'D' check and then be refitted and painted for its new role.

 

(aside: how are you mate?)

 

 

[Guest Juliet Juliet Papa]

Very busy. heading to ADL to finish off my RAAF training. Got 2 jobs at the moment.

 

 

[Guest David747]

Hi Chainsaw.

 

VH-EBT was delivered to Qantas on the 13th of November 1984. :)

 

It's very sad to see this magnificent aircraft leave the Qantas fleet. I had the pleasure to fly on her in December last year and it was one of my favourite flights I've had. Visiting her flight deck was something I will always remember. I've seen VH-EBT in Brissie a number of times and have plenty of photos of her. Listening to the growl of those 4 Rolls Royce Engines on take off is just truly amazing. GOODBYE VH-EBT. :(

 

David...