I was honored to have flown her for over 10 years. I was the pilot that brought her in the first time to Christchurch. I will miss the good people of New Zealand
Another great video. Many thanks for posting. Sadly, after many years of SOFIA's down under deployments, Christchurch winters wont be quite the same without our annual visitor. Most birds fly north for the winter season, however, this big bird always flew south.
Yes, she has about 30 more flights out of Palmdale and then she will be decommissioned. Not entirely sure where she will be going but hopefully it will be at a flight museum somewhere.
I was honored to have flown her for over 10 years. I was the pilot that brought her in the first time to Christchurch. I will miss the good people of New Zealand
Sofia Sofia beautiful 🤩
Another great video. Many thanks for posting. Sadly, after many years of SOFIA's down under deployments, Christchurch winters wont be quite the same without our annual visitor. Most birds fly north for the winter season, however, this big bird always flew south.
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Love this!!! I teared up watching her fly away for the final time and thank you, thank you for including me in this video ❤️
So epic
Are they retiring SOFIA?
Yes, she has about 30 more flights out of Palmdale and then she will be decommissioned. Not entirely sure where she will be going but hopefully it will be at a flight museum somewhere.