When tested and certified for flight, the biplane will embark on its journey through Europe and the Middle East to India where its professional crew will attempt to repeat the epic flight made in 1933.
Following the grand Roll Out Ceremony for all its supporters the Westland will follow much of the route taken in 1933
London-Paris-Nice-Rome-
Athens-Malta-Cairo-Jeddah-
Riyadh-UAE-Delhi-Purnea-Everest
Schedule and final route to be announced in 2010
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The flight plan across three continents to the highest of mountains
- your name to be carried all the way
with selective digital records sent to your PC
Check-In, 1930’s style ! This rare image of the 1933 expedition is also provided by The Times who have frequently supported the greatest expeditions to the Himalayas
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The reenactment of Amelia Earhart’s famous flight attracted 10,000 printed articles, 48 hours of TV and some 30 million web visits.
The Flight to India will provide opportunities for commercial sponsors to connect thier brand to a world audience
Sponsorship package to be fully integrated with PR along the route
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