C-17 Flyby & Open Day Christchurch

[Ykato]

Christchurch celebrates Antarctic Season opening

As part of this year’s celebrations, Christchurch residents will get to witness a dramatic flyover on the afternoon of Friday 30 September of the US Air Force C 17 Globemaster plane, which will transport expeditions to and from Antarctica this coming season.

The aircraft will perform a “wing rock” as it passes the ChristChurch Cathedral – a symbolic tribute from the US Air Force to the strength and resilience of Christchurch.

The public is invited to explore the plane, one of the world’s largest, with an open day at Christchurch International Airport on Saturday 1 October from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1109/S00735/christchurch-celebrates-antarctic-season-opening.htm

[Ykato]

Climb Aboard the US Antarctic Program Jet

Saturday 1st October 2011

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm (the final tour of the plane starts 12pm)
Venue: Christchurch International Airport
Venue Information: Access free parking (recommended) by turning left into Peter Leeming Road from Wairakei Road)
Pricing: Free entry, however please bring a donation of one can of food (all donations to the Salvation Army and Christchurch City Mission)
This is a free event
bethere.co.nz/community/2011/9266-climb-aboard-the-us-antarctic-program-jet

[Ykato]

Busy Antarctic programme ahead - Video
www.3news.co.nz/Busy-Antarctic-programme-ahead/tabid/309/articleID/227854/Default.aspx

Christchurch still gateway to icy realm
www.stuff.co.nz/national/5717456/Christchurch-still-gateway-to-icy-realm

[chewy]

I was there but the crowd was too large so i settled for talking to some three star general. My wife works for Raytheon so i get to hear what comes and goes. Tha C5 is due in yesterday but due to a breakdown it is running late. We were supposed to have a private viewing of it today, but that hasn't happened.

[chewy]

Update. The C5 is now due in tomorrow night as it is broken down in Hawai.