Remarks: The former HZ-123 and the oldest flyable 707, having first flown in 1959 and delivered as VH-EBA to Qantas.
Now owned by the Qantas Foundation Memorial Ltd, being towed back to the ramp after performing high power engine runs albeit minus it's vertical stabiliser. It will be flown back to Australia later this year. Note the Australian flag being proudly displayed by the engineers.
Remarks: The former HZ-123 and the oldest flyable 707, having first flown in 1959 and delivered as VH-EBA to Qantas.
Now owned by the Qantas Foundation Memorial Ltd, being prepared for high power engine runs albeit minus it's vertical stabiliser. It will be flown back to Australia later this year.
Remarks: This used to be a very nice 707-100 business jet, but since it was replaced by an A340-200, it has been sitting rotting away at Southend. This will apparently be repainted into former owner Qantas' colours and make it's way to a museum in Australia. (Canon IXUS400)
Remarks: I remember seeing this one in service, but now it is sitting rotting away in the cold gloomy UK climate. Hopefully it can fly again soon!
(Canon 10D)
Remarks: First jet aircraft for Qantas Airlines now retired from Saudi Goverment.Rumour has it that this aircraft will soon be put in operation and flown to australia for the quantas museum.
Remarks: One of Southend's longer residents. HZ-123 was the first ever Jet aircraft that Qantas operated, and was also the first ever shortened variant of the 707. A few months ago, its future was uncertain - but now, its future is bright. Shortly, HZ-123 is due into a hanger here at Southend for a check over, it will then (if financially possible) be restored to an air-worthy condition to make the long flight over to Australia, where Qantas would like to keep it as a museum piece. Lesson over! - Canon 300D
Remarks: c/n 17696 Delivered new to Qantas in 1959 as VH-EBA.
After maintenance and repainting, it was parked awaiting it's future. The oldest flyable 707.
