L410Turbolet From Czech Republic, joined May 2004, 5411 posts, RR: 18 Reply 1, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 4079 times:
Trickijedi,
I'm glad you're asking. Until the inaugural flight of KE's 744 to PRG, I always thought it was done only with a/c or crew retirements. Anyway, I think it's a great tradition and I'm sure a lot of fun for the firefighters! I hope someone will give us a bit of insight on the history of the water salute...
Trickijedi From United States of America, joined May 2001, 3266 posts, RR: 5 Reply 2, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 4057 times:
L410Turbolet,
Would you happen to know what year KE's inaugural flight to PRG took place? I agree, it's a great tradition and rather fun to watch.
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Geoffm From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 2111 posts, RR: 7 Reply 3, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 4050 times:
What do you reckon the chances are of it happening either at BRS or at EWR on the return trip next year when CO operates its inaugural service? I hope to be on the BRS-EWR segment!
OPNLguy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 4, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 11 hours ago) and read 4033 times:
I've always been under the impression that the water salute had maritime origins. I've seen lots of old black and white photos and film where various ships entering/leaving ports got similar salutes from fireboats and tugs.
L410Turbolet From Czech Republic, joined May 2004, 5411 posts, RR: 18 Reply 5, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 10 hours ago) and read 4021 times:
Would you happen to know what year KE's inaugural flight to PRG took place?
It started just this year, May 15 to be exact. First Korean Air intended to have PRG only a summer destination, served by A330. The demand was unexpectedly high so they turned it into all-year round one, 744 served this route 15.7.-21.8., A330 for the rest of the year.
The reason why they gave a water canon salute to the 747 was, that KE935/936 was historically first scheduled 747 service to PRG. PRG have seen numerous 747 flights before, but these were either unscheduled replacements or charters.
CO2BGR From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 558 posts, RR: 4 Reply 6, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 9 hours ago) and read 3960 times:
As for EWR and BRS it may happen in EWR for the departure, very likely in BRS on arrival, It may happen on departure from BRS, and most likely nothing in EWR on arrival.
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MakeMinesLax From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 520 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 8 hours ago) and read 3948 times:
Until the inaugural flight of KE's 744 to PRG...
Maybe Air France should inaugurate service somewhere and get a free plane wash in the process
WrenchBender From Canada, joined Feb 2004, 1779 posts, RR: 9 Reply 9, posted (8 years 9 months 1 week 6 hours ago) and read 3866 times:
It relates back to the days of ocean liners. Maiden voyages and inaugral port visits were marked by harbour tugs saluting the arrival of the great liners with their whistles and those equipped with water monitors put on a demonstration.
Trickijedi From United States of America, joined May 2001, 3266 posts, RR: 5 Reply 10, posted (8 years 9 months 6 days 1 hour ago) and read 3751 times:
Interesting how all the hoopla of maiden voyages transferred over to being such a routine part in the aviation world.
Anyone know the first ever plane that was honored with the water canon salute?
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