In Longreach

 You wouldn't want to be waiting for this jet to take off as it's fixed securely to the terra firma. This 747 is one of 3 planes on display, the others being a 707 and a Catalina.Our visit to the QANTAS Founders' Museum was very informative with lots of static and interactive displays. From here it was a short stroll across the highway to the Stockman's Hall of Fame. Even though this was John's 3rd visit he enjoyed it as much as I did seeing it for the first time. On my last visit through Longreach the only building on the site was what is now an administration office with the hitching rails outside it.

There is far too much on display to list here and this really should be a 'must see' experience for everyone who loves the bush. The windmill shown here is absolutely huge. It's a Comet with 35' diameter and we believe it is the largest in Australia.


Seen today: Beautiful stone building at the Hall of Fame centre; beautiful clear, blue skies; The original signs from the QANTAS buildings;this amazing building which gave Australians living in the bush a chance to access medical help as well as travel.

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