TDubJFK From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 8835 times:
I'm sure there are more than a few ocean-liner fans among all of us here at A.Net.
I ran across this on the MaritimeMatters site and thought it would be of interest here as well.
For those of you who aren't aware, Cunard Line has retired the QE2 after more than 40 years of service cruising the world. Thankfully, rather than scrappers being the highest bid for the ship, she has been purchased by a concern in Dubai that plans to convert her to a hotel/residential and convention center type attraction.
OK ... here's where the site talked about the aviation part! (Sure will be something to see!)
(from MaritimeMatters.com)
Giant Aircaft and Royal Yacht to Greet QE2
November 25: According to Emirates, the International airline of United Arab Emirates a major event is planned to celebrate QE2's arrival in Dubai. When she arrives at the Gulf port, Wednesday November 26, the retiring ocean liner will be greeted by a flotilla of boats and ships led by the world's largest yacht, the 531 foot, Blohm & Voss-built DUBAI, owned by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Topping off the arrival celebrations will be a flypast by one of Emirates newly-delivered A380 (the Airbus A380 is largest passenger airliner in the world) a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner). For those in Dubai, a good vantage point to witness the arrival is said to be the stretch of beach between the Grand Hyatt and the fish market.
NA From Germany, joined Dec 1999, 9600 posts, RR: 10 Reply 2, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 8731 times:
A nice welcome. Very nice that Emirates takes the opportunity for a surely spectacular flyby.
I´m excited to see some pictures of it here later this week.
And not to forget, I wish the fantastic QE2 a pleasant "stay" at Dubai. If I´ll ever make it to that emirate, QE2 will be the "hotel" to stay!
Lightsaber From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 10649 posts, RR: 100 Reply 3, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 8726 times:
Quoting TDubJFK (Thread starter): I'm sure there are more than a few ocean-liner fans among all of us here at A.Net.
Oh yea... I love the Queen Mary. Now, I hope the QE2 makes more money for Dubai than the QM made for Long Beach...
Although... who the heck gets a 531 foot yacht and how do I get one?
SpeedBirdA380 From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2008, 539 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 8621 times:
Fly-K From Germany, joined May 2000, 3120 posts, RR: 53 Reply 5, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 8472 times:
Would love to see it, but have to fly out this afternoon, and I think from land, it would be too far off for a presentable photo. But anyways, a great event.
Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been...
That is some impressive Yacht. Even has a heli-deck big enough for a Blackhawk looking at the pic of the model !!.
Can't wait to see the pics of the QE2 and the A380 although I don't think it will ever look as good as this classic :-
That photo was taken by Arthur Gibson, and yes I believe it was off the south coas of England.
As luck would have it I have a copy of that very shot on my office wall. My copy is signed by the Captain of the QE2, the flight crew of the Concorde and the entire Red Arrows flight crew including the team manager. I have spoken to the curator at the BA museum in London and confirmed that they do not have one of these in their display. Nor do the Red Arrows!!!
Not bad for a picture picked up from the museum at RAF Manston many moons ago.
747400sp From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 3301 posts, RR: 2 Reply 10, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 6768 times:
Quoting TDubJFK (Thread starter): I'm sure there are more than a few ocean-liner fans among all of us here at A.Net.
I am one of them!
Quoting TDubJFK (Thread starter): Giant Aircaft and Royal Yacht to Greet QE2
November 25: According to Emirates, the International airline of United Arab Emirates a major event is planned to celebrate QE2's arrival in Dubai. When she arrives at the Gulf port, Wednesday November 26, the retiring ocean liner will be greeted by a flotilla of boats and ships led by the world's largest yacht, the 531 foot, Blohm & Voss-built DUBAI, owned by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Topping off the arrival celebrations will be a flypast by one of Emirates newly-delivered A380 (the Airbus A380 is largest passenger airliner in the world) a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner). For those in Dubai, a good vantage point to witness the arrival is said to be the stretch of beach between the Grand Hyatt and the fish market.
Why this could not happen One of the many times I was in Dubai earlier this year! It looks like it going to be a great event. The QE2 will be a great addition to this beautiful place, which I would love to visit again.
Beeweel15 From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 1693 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 6676 times:
Quoting Leezyjet (Reply 1): Can't wait to see the pics of the QE2 and the A380 although I don't think it will ever look as good as this classic :-
MD-90 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 8417 posts, RR: 13 Reply 12, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 6309 times:
Quoting Vincewy (Reply 7): How would QE2 get to Dubai? Please don't tell me it's going through Suez Canal, as it might end up in Somalia instead.
I believe it had an escort.
Quoting DC10BHX (Reply 9): As luck would have it I have a copy of that very shot on my office wall. My copy is signed by the Captain of the QE2, the flight crew of the Concorde and the entire Red Arrows flight crew including the team manager.
SpeedBirdA380 From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2008, 539 posts, RR: 2 Reply 13, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 5795 times:
Quoting DC10BHX (Reply 9): That photo was taken by Arthur Gibson, and yes I believe it was off the south coas of England.
As luck would have it I have a copy of that very shot on my office wall. My copy is signed by the Captain of the QE2, the flight crew of the Concorde and the entire Red Arrows flight crew including the team manager. I have spoken to the curator at the BA museum in London and confirmed that they do not have one of these in their display. Nor do the Red Arrows!!!
Not bad for a picture picked up from the museum at RAF Manston many moons ago.
Very nice. Probably worth a fair bit too.
Getting back to the Dubai ceremony I saw a clip on the news. I though the A380 looked really impressive, even flying over the huge QE2.
Shame it wasnt a Concorde though like in your photo.
Emirates2005 From Germany, joined Jun 2005, 237 posts, RR: 1 Reply 14, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
Hello one and all!
Have seen her arrive yesterday. The Emirates A380 did not only do one, but several fly-pasts QE2. It was great to see the 2 giants together and compare the scales.
ArabianBusiness.com a local business newspaper was there. Here is the link to the pictures.
SpeedBirdA380 From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2008, 539 posts, RR: 2 Reply 17, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 4589 times:
Quoting EK413 (Reply 15):
If I am not mistaken AF and BA have 1 Concorde kept in flying order for those special events...
Sorry but I think you are mistaken. If they do have one kept in flying order its certainly news to me!
Litz From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1745 posts, RR: 0 Reply 18, posted (4 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 4347 times:
Quoting SpeedBirdA380 (Reply 17): Sorry but I think you are mistaken. If they do have one kept in flying order its certainly news to me!
If what I've read in other posts is correct, there's one kept maintained by volunteer mechanics, but as the aircraft's certificate is no longer valid, it's no longer airworthy.
(although, if kept maintained, if you wanted to ignore the law, you could probably take it for a spin ...)
Maybe there's a loophole in the future for an experimental status, like the Vulcan, but without deep pockets (and we're talking tens or hundreds of millions) don't hold your breath.
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