Queen’s Plane Returns to NZ | Christchurch News

The historic Douglas DC-8 that carried Queen Elizabeth II to New Zealand in 1974 is being rescued from Brazil and brought home this fall by charity Bring Our Birds Home. This iconic plane, Air New Zealand’s first jetliner, revolutionized the airline’s global reach and flew royalty including Princess Anne. After decades of service and multiple ownership changes, it’s now being restored with help from anonymous donors, ready to be dismantled, shipped, and reassembled as a symbol of New Zealand’s aviation legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/565b668544fce62a