Renowned aviator Tracey Taylor arrives in Pakistan

[Windjammer]

KARACHI: Tracey Curtis Taylor, an aviator and adventurer from New Zealand arrived at Gwadar in her vintage open cockpit biplane (1942 Boeing Stearman), on Monday, a PAF spokesman said here.


He said that on her arrival she was received by Squadron Leader Saira Batool, a lady pilot of Pakistan Air Force.

The PAF will host her during her short stay in Pakistan before departing for her next destination.

The 53 years old renowned aviation enthusiast started her journey from Farnborough (England) which will culminate in Sydney (Australia).

Tracey has undertaken this tour to pay homage to Amy Johnson and her epic solo flight to Australia in 1930.

Where possible, Tracey will be following Amy’s route and relive her dramatic adventures.

The route will take nearly 13,000 miles crossing 23 countries and 50 refueling stops before reaching Australia.

The flight is expected to take 12 to 14 weeks and she plans to arrive in Sydney (Australia) nearly 2016. – APP

 

[Viking 63]

Wellcome to Pakistan my dear lady !! Hope you enjoy your short stay.

 

[war&peace]

Welcome to Pakistan . A great way to travel in a classic biplane.
Wish you best of luck

 

[truthseeker2010]

That was the original route, she should have come to karachi. Nevertheless a commendable effort in a vintage aircraft.

 

[razgriz19]

The Pakistani girl is way more.......professional than Tracey Curtis

Yeah and that's because Tracey is flying for pleasure, she's not in the air force.

 

[Jammer]

The Pakistani girl is way more.......professional than Tracey Curtis

Huh? But that is not the point?!

 

[war&peace]

Yeah and that's because Tracey is flying for pleasure, she's not in the air force.

Actually I wanted to say something else (i.e. bea**** ul) but then changed in end.

 

[Humble Analyst]

The Pakistani girl is way more.......professional than Tracey Curtis

Was this comment necessary or could have been rephrased?

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

Looking at the map

That was the original route, she should have come to karachi. Nevertheless a commendable effort in a vintage aircraft.

Tracey Curtis-Taylor did not fly over Iran or land at Bandar-e-Abbas as Amy Johnson. Instead instead ove Arabian peninsula to Oman then to closest airport to Iran in Pakistan which is Gwadar.

Times of Oman

 

[Viper0011.]

The Pakistani girl is way more.......professional than Tracey Curtis

?????? The Pakistani girl is a professional in Pakistan's air-force, which is one of the most professional air-forces in the world with great combat experience. The Tracy lady is an "adventurist", and isn't representing BOEING or Lockheed Martin or the USAF, etc. She's simply a visitor who'd appreciate the short stay, some rest and fuel / food supplies.

How about you just respect the guest so the entire world reading can appreciate people of Pakistan, respecting and helping the Western visitors? That's a nice image of a country's hospitality. There was no need for your post to be honest.

 

[war&peace]

?????? The Pakistani girl is a professional in Pakistan's air-force, which is one of the most professional air-forces in the world with great combat experience. The lady is an "adventurist", and isn't representing BOEING or Lockheed Martin or the USAF, etc. She's simply a visitor who'd appreciate the short stay, some rest and fuel / food supplies.

How about you just respect the guest so the entire world reading can appreciate people of Pakistan, respecting and helping the Western visitors? That's a nice image of a country's hospitality. There was no need for your post to be honest.

Of course Tracy is welcome in Pakistan, though I'm not there physically but still very welcome

 

[Aamir Hussain]

Really a stupid and thoughtless remark!

 

[Khanivore]

All the best to Tracy.

 

[SQ8]

Really a stupid and thoughtless remark!

Are we referring to the usual suspect?

 

[Viper0011.]

Are we referring to the usual suspect?

Who are the usual suspects?