Sydney 2000 #4 Olympic Torch Relay

Olympic Torch Relay

#4

Official Supporter of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay

VH-BZF	B767-324ER	Ansett Australia  [+]		2000-01
VH-HYN	A320-211	Ansett Australia  [+]		2000-01

These two aircraft carried the Olympic Flame to Australia for the 2000 Olympics. The 767 was painted in March 2000 and picked up the torch in Athens. The A320 later carried the flame from Auckland to Uluru as part of the tradition before the start of the Games.

Image  ©  Raymond Rowe via Glen Reid Collection (BNE)
Tags   Olympics, Olympic Torch Relay

Sydney 2000 #3

Sydney 2000

#3

Official airline of the 2000 Olympic Games

VH-ANA

B747-412

Ansett Australia  [+]

1999-00

This airframe was dry-leased from Singapore Airlines in August 1999 and additional Sydney 2000 decals were added before entry into service with Ansett.

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Sydney 2000 #2 Mascots

Sydney 2000

#2

Syd, Millie & Olly - Official airline of the 2000 Olympic Games

VH-CZT

B737-33A

Ansett Australia  [+]

1999-00

Featuring Syd, Millie & Olly, the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games mascots.

Image  ©  Raymond Rowe via Glen Reid (MEL)
Tags   Olympics

Sydney 2000 #1

Sydney 2000

#1

Official airline of the 2000 Olympic Games

VH-INJ	B747-312	Ansett Australia  [+]		1997-99
VH-HYB	A320-211	Ansett Australia  [+]		1997-00

These two aircraft started the campaign for the 2000 Games with Ansett as an official sponsor in early 1997.

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Tags   Olympics