Lockheed Super Constellation salvage complete as iconic Australian aviation aircraft arrives at Longreach Qantas museum

Sally Gall
Updated May 30 2017 - 3:35pm, first published May 28 2017 - 4:30pm
Under wraps: The fuselage of the Super Constellation, still protectively wrapped after its journey from the Philippines to western Queensland. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Under wraps: The fuselage of the Super Constellation, still protectively wrapped after its journey from the Philippines to western Queensland. Picture: Sally Cripps.

Relief, disbelief and a huge sense of satisfaction were the emotions Qantas Founders Museum’s Rodney Seccombe was experiencing as four trucks carrying a precious cargo rolled into Longreach last Wednesday.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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