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JohnB · 08-06-2008, 05:00 AM

G'day all,
Just thought you may be interested in a bit of local colour.

This week is the Diggers and Dealers conference in Kalgoorlie. It's an annual event with Miners, Mine managers, Exploration companies etc attending.

1700 people attended, so in a town and district with a population of 30,000 it's a great boost for Kal.

Anyhow, back to Connie.
A group chartered her to get to the conference and she has been flying over town doing circuits, both at nights and during the days. She really is a sight to see and hear.

When I went to pick my wife up on Sunday from the airport I took my Grandson, and we had close up look at her.

Some more info regarding Connie

William Young · 08-06-2008, 07:02 AM

John;

Connie sure is a good looking girl .

W.Y.

sawdustus · 08-06-2008, 11:08 AM

What a nice plane. Bet it make less noise than the average corporate jet the same size.

Toolman56 · 08-06-2008, 11:26 AM

Goodmorning; I think it make a neet sawen out portait ic,Everett

Mike Crosa · 08-06-2008, 03:16 PM

John,

It reminds me as a kid flying on Eastern Airlines in their Constellation.

JohnB · 08-07-2008, 12:33 AM

G'day Mike,
I never flew on one but do remember being in total awe of them as a kid.
Living on a farm, along way from the city, I was in awe of any plane and on those rare occasions when we made it to the Big Smoke these Big Constellations were a real bonus.

I still remember seeing my first jet fighter, and it going supersonic just over the ocean, now that was a noise.

Toolman56 · 08-07-2008, 01:03 AM

Hi, i used to live close to airport here in des moines, now when the air guard went practing they took off all 4 in formation , circled above my house en took about loud, got to a point were i hang my shop ear plugs, on the back door, Everett.

Big_red_S · 08-07-2008, 02:29 PM

My father and I used to go to at least one airshow every summer in New Jersey - especially the ones that featured the old WWII war-birds.
Sadly we haven't gone in several years due to the fact that we can't find the shows anymore.

08-06-2008, 05:00 AM	#1
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,769	Connie's in town G'day all, Just thought you may be interested in a bit of local colour. This week is the Diggers and Dealers conference in Kalgoorlie. It's an annual event with Miners, Mine managers, Exploration companies etc attending. 1700 people attended, so in a town and district with a population of 30,000 it's a great boost for Kal. Anyhow, back to Connie. A group chartered her to get to the conference and she has been flying over town doing circuits, both at nights and during the days. She really is a sight to see and hear. When I went to pick my wife up on Sunday from the airport I took my Grandson, and we had close up look at her. Some more info regarding Connie __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" *"It's not PINK, it's a lightish Red"* Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

08-06-2008, 11:08 AM	#3
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,578	What a nice plane. Bet it make less noise than the average corporate jet the same size. __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

08-06-2008, 11:26 AM	#4
Toolman56 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Des Moines,Iowa Posts: 456	Saw Goodmorning; I think it make a neet sawen out portait ic,Everett

08-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#5
Mike Crosa Land Locked Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 1,721	John, It reminds me as a kid flying on Eastern Airlines in their Constellation. __________________ Mike C. Hawk G4

08-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#6
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,769	G'day Mike, I never flew on one but do remember being in total awe of them as a kid. Living on a farm, along way from the city, I was in awe of any plane and on those rare occasions when we made it to the Big Smoke these Big Constellations were a real bonus. I still remember seeing my first jet fighter, and it going supersonic just over the ocean, now that was a noise. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" *"It's not PINK, it's a lightish Red"* Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

08-06-2008, 07:02 AM	#2
William Young Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wynndel, BC, Canada Posts: 869	John; Connie sure is a good looking girl . W.Y.

08-07-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
Toolman56 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Des Moines,Iowa Posts: 456	Boom boom Hi, i used to live close to airport here in des moines, now when the air guard went practing they took off all 4 in formation , circled above my house en took about loud, got to a point were i hang my shop ear plugs, on the back door, Everett.

08-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The People's Republic of New Jesey Posts: 1,207	My father and I used to go to at least one airshow every summer in New Jersey - especially the ones that featured the old WWII war-birds. Sadly we haven't gone in several years due to the fact that we can't find the shows anymore. __________________ Zohar - probably the only one. Living well is the best revenge Visit my gallery Book Reviews: http://www.ManOfLaBook.com

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