'It’s huge’ – Illawarra’s tall order as Travolta 707 bill quadruples

Angela Thompson
Updated February 1 2018 - 8:22pm, first published January 31 2018 - 7:00pm
Travolta and his Boeing 707 in Melbourne in July, 2003, in the early days of his ambassador role with Qantas.
Travolta and his Boeing 707 in Melbourne in July, 2003, in the early days of his ambassador role with Qantas.

Backers of a bid to bring John Travolta’s Boeing 707 to the Illawarra must foot a $4 million maintenance bill before the prized bird can make the journey to its new intended home. 

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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