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The first scheduled flight flown by three brothers

Hong Kong, China's People Republic - They come from England

Captain for the Airbus A-330/300 by Cathay Pacific, departing from Hong Kong bound for Sydney, announced to 234 unaware passengers before leaving they were starting a flight destined to go down in history of aviation. For the first time the three brothers Rattingan would have flown an airplane: the 34 year old Simon as Captain, Stephen 32 and Stuart 29, both as co-pilot. The historic flight has lasted...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 123975
Rome, Italy, 07/18/2005 18:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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