| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-APFB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-400 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 707-436 |
| C/n (msn): | 17703 / 35 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Sydney - Kingsford Smith InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSSY IATA: SYD Local: YSSY Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 February 1968 |
| Photo by: | David Carter |
| Photo ID: | 42204 |
| Photo Comment |
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G-AFPB taxis for takeoff on a hazy summer Saturday. BOAC's Saturday service stopped seven times before reaching London, including Brisbane and Darwin in Australia and Zurich in Europe. Total travel time was about 33½ hours or about 10 hours longer than in 2018 This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 February 2018, and has since been viewed 276 times. |