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Post by AussieBob on Apr 18, 2023 22:57:37 GMT 12
This ex-RNZAF Boeing 727 Trijet is now spending its later life as accommodation on a rural property near Leeston. looks in great shape compared to some others you see in paddocks.  |
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Post by planewriting on Apr 20, 2023 10:06:25 GMT 12
This would have to be ex NZ7272. According to www.adf-serials.com.au/nz-serials/nzboeing727.htm = 8/05/2019 forward fuselage, one engine and one main under-carriage assembly transported to RNZAF Museum at Wigram were they will be put on display. Evidently this did not happen. NZ7271 was exported and NZ7273 was broken up at Woodbourne and sold as scrap. |
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Post by baz62 on Apr 20, 2023 11:59:14 GMT 12
Yes it did as the Museum had photos when she arrived. |
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Post by baz62 on Apr 20, 2023 12:02:42 GMT 12
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Post by planewriting on Apr 20, 2023 12:58:32 GMT 12
Thanks Baz for the info and photos but did it actually go on display, or did it go into storage, only to be disposed of in such a relatively short time frame given the enormity of the project?
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Post by baz62 on Apr 20, 2023 20:31:04 GMT 12
Thanks Baz for the info and photos but did it actually go on display, or did it go into storage, only to be disposed of in such a relatively short time frame given the enormity of the project? The museum currently has her in storage although on the tour you might see her, the house is built using the rest of the fuselage that didn't go to the museum. |
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Post by AussieBob on Apr 20, 2023 22:04:27 GMT 12
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Post by planewriting on Apr 21, 2023 17:04:50 GMT 12
Aah! So now we know how it came about. Thank you Aussie Bob for alerting readers to the Blenheim Sun news item. |
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