Australian F1 Grand Prix Fly-Over

[Mick B]

Looks like Qantas are sending a B744 down to the Grand Prix for a flyover (no spare 380s I guess?)

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Interesting that is coming down from Sydney, overflying and returning straight back. No idea of a rego but VH-OEB in the new livery and One World logo would have to be a good chance.

Cheers

[phil.l]

Slightly off topic do any Melbourne spotters know if Kingfisher A320 has turned up for the grand prix?

[James B]

OEB is slotted in to do the flying, guess there is no surprise in that one with all those people watching at the track and on tele.

Also yes all A380s will be away from the nest...

[Chris Thurtell]

Originally Posted by phil.l

Slightly off topic do any Melbourne spotters know if Kingfisher A320 has turned up for the grand prix?

Yep, parked at JH behind the 727 outside

[phil.l]

Thanks Chris,any photos?

[Sarah C]

Originally Posted by James B

OEB is slotted in to do the flying, guess there is no surprise in that one with all those people watching at the track and on tele.

Sadly the TV always does a poor job of covering it. Being there at the track is much more impressive.

[Chris Thurtell]

Originally Posted by phil.l

Thanks Chris,any photos?

Nah Phil, double fence in the way and the 727 aint goin anywhere in a hurry

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by Mick B

Looks like Qantas are sending a B744 down to the Grand Prix for a flyover (no spare 380s I guess?)

QF6620 SYD 1510
SYD 1805

Interesting that is coming down from Sydney, overflying and returning straight back. No idea of a rego but VH-OEB in the new livery and One World logo would have to be a good chance.

Cheers

Rather the 747 anyway. They are simply incredible doing this sort of thing. Majestic! The 380 is more like an Air Truck and is simply big.

I saw ANZ do this with one of their 747's in Wellington (something to do with Lord of the Rings I think) by chance when I was over a few years ago. It was almost overwhelming and I've had a extra soft spot for the 747 ever since.

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by chris d

Both the QF 1 World birds were out of the nest today. The 747 is pictured returning from the AGP fly-over where it was called an A380 by One HD's silly commentator (I can imagine someone behind the camera was frantically trying to indicate it was a 747).

I heard that as well. He was quickly advised (maybe by the cameraman) and corrected himself.

It looked great but was still quite high. I suppose it was as low as legally permitted.

[James B]

As Sarah commented earlier, the camera work was shocking ... they zoomed up on the nose most of time, not sure what they were trying to see (the pilot's face?) and definitly to high

Nice shots Chris!!