Replica of Australia's most famous and historically significant aircraft will be in the air ready to kick start a better year

Greg Ellis
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:54pm, first published September 11 2020 - 5:59pm
Home run: Jim Thurstan, Brian Van Bragt, Alex Brown and Rod Richardson have been installing the restored engines on the Southern Cross II when they arrive. Picture:Adam McLean.
Home run: Jim Thurstan, Brian Van Bragt, Alex Brown and Rod Richardson have been installing the restored engines on the Southern Cross II when they arrive. Picture:Adam McLean.

The third and final engine rebuilt for the replica of Australia's most famous and historically significant aircraft will be shipped from Brisbane on Monday and is due to arrive at Shellharbour Airport by Friday.

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Greg Ellis

Greg Ellis

Business Editor

Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.

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