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Post by fraserinbc on Jul 18, 2012 5:29:51 GMT
Flashback 9 Years - WATRB are saying that the press conference today is for the plane launch. Tweet from Kathleen Tan (@empressrox):
Fans of QPR, we w be departing KK on AA charter flight n arrives KL LCCT 4 press conference 2 launch QPR plane @ 3pm. Spot them if u can
I think she is to do with Air Asia marketing and attended the press conference held the other day with Park, Mark Hughes, etc.
I didn't know which thread to put this in, so I started a new one :-p
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 6:42:18 GMT
Is that an infraction point for mentioning that place?
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 18, 2012 7:06:23 GMT
Maybe ...Jumping out of the new plane: A New signing? I'd rather have a player than a new QPR plane....
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 18, 2012 7:22:45 GMT
“@ijtaylor81: @tonyfernandes has paid a glowing tribute to Alan McDonald, naming a special QPR-themed plane after him #QPR #AsiaTour /photo/1 /photo/1 QPR OFFICIAL SITE
THE ALAN McDONALD AIRCRAFTPosted on: Wed 18 Jul 2012 AirAsia, the World's Best Low Cost Airline owned by QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, have paid a glowing tribute to the late, great Alan McDonald, naming a special QPR-themed plane after the former QPR stalwart. McDonald tragically passed away on June 23rd, aged 48, after collapsing on a golf course in native Northern Ireland. Tributes flooded into the Club from all areas of the globe, with players past and present as well as supporters of the beautiful game wanting to pay their respects to the man affectionately known as 'Macca.' Fernandes was particularly taken aback by the many testimonials he read about McDonald on his twitter account and as a result opted to name the Airbus A320 after the iconic R's legend. The airbus is painted in the R's famous blue and white colours with a prominent tail that features QPR's iconic hoops. The interior of the aircraft carries fun facts on both QPR and McDonald himself. Macca, of course, spent 17 wonderful years at Loftus Road, making close to 500 appearances for the Club. Present at the unveiling of the aircraft in Kuala Lumpur were the entire QPR First Team squad, as well as gaffer Mark Hughes, CEO Philip Beard and of course, Fernandes himself. AirAsia Group Head of Commercial, Kathleen Tan told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "The special aircraft does not only symbolise our energetic relationship with QPR, but also further cements our relationship with a team with an amazing history in English football and whose passion, determination and commitment reflects our own hard work and fervour in attaining success." Tonia McDonald, Alan's widow, added: "On behalf of myself, Joshua and all the McDonald family I cannot thank Mr Fernandes enough for his overwhelming gesture of deciding to remember and honour Alan by naming one of his planes after him. "We know Alan would have been so proud and amazed at such a generous tribute. I'm only sorry that we could not be in KL to witness the unveiling, but I feel immensely proud that Alan's name and the QPR colours will jointly become a legacy incorporated in such a wonderful aircraft. "Mr Fernandes has already promised me that if ever the plane comes to the UK then we will have the opportunity to see it for ourselves and Joshua and I can't wait for that to happen." She added: "Since Alan's death we have really been taken aback by the amount of messages of support we have received both personally and through the Club. The letters, cards, e-mails and texts seem to have been never ending and reading them all brings us such comfort. "This amazing gesture by Mr Fernandes really tops everything and we are so proud to know we have such fantastic friends at QPR." www.qpr.co.uk/news/archive/the-alan-mcdonald-aircraft/From the Standard DAILY MAIL PHOTOS www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2175286/QPR-tour-plane-named-Alan-McDonald--pictures.htmlBUSHMAN PHOTOS
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Post by Markqpr on Jul 18, 2012 7:23:44 GMT
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Post by Markqpr on Jul 18, 2012 7:25:20 GMT
“@ijtaylor81: @tonyfernandes has paid a glowing tribute to Alan McDonald, naming a special QPR-themed plane after him #QPR #AsiaTour t.co/rRLDnvBM”Nice, but Macca needs a stand named after him, at both Loftus Road and the new place, please, Tony.
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Post by ozzh00p on Jul 18, 2012 7:31:20 GMT
“@ijtaylor81: @tonyfernandes has paid a glowing tribute to Alan McDonald, naming a special QPR-themed plane after him #QPR #AsiaTour t.co/rRLDnvBM”Great gesture Tony. Wow .If Calsberg did Chairmen eh?
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jul 18, 2012 7:37:28 GMT
THE ALAN McDONALD AIRCRAFTPosted on: Wed 18 Jul 2012 AirAsia, the World's Best Low Cost Airline owned by QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, have paid a glowing tribute to the late, great Alan McDonald, naming a special QPR-themed plane after the former QPR stalwart. McDonald tragically passed away on June 23rd, aged 48, after collapsing on a golf course in native Northern Ireland. Tributes flooded into the Club from all areas of the globe, with players past and present as well as supporters of the beautiful game wanting to pay their respects to the man affectionately known as 'Macca.' Article continues Advertisement Fernandes was particularly taken aback by the many testimonials he read about McDonald on his twitter account and as a result opted to name the Airbus A320 after the iconic R's legend. The airbus is painted in the R's famous blue and white colours with a prominent tail that features QPR's iconic hoops. The interior of the aircraft carries fun facts on both QPR and McDonald himself. Macca, of course, spent 17 wonderful years at Loftus Road, making close to 500 appearances for the Club. Present at the unveiling of the aircraft in Kuala Lumpur were the entire QPR First Team squad, as well as gaffer Mark Hughes, CEO Philip Beard and of course, Fernandes himself. AirAsia Group Head of Commercial, Kathleen Tan told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "The special aircraft does not only symbolise our energetic relationship with QPR, but also further cements our relationship with a team with an amazing history in English football and whose passion, determination and commitment reflects our own hard work and fervour in attaining success." Tonia McDonald, Alan's widow, added: "On behalf of myself, Joshua and all the McDonald family I cannot thank Mr Fernandes enough for his overwhelming gesture of deciding to remember and honour Alan by naming one of his planes after him. "We know Alan would have been so proud and amazed at such a generous tribute. I'm only sorry that we could not be in KL to witness the unveiling, but I feel immensely proud that Alan's name and the QPR colours will jointly become a legacy incorporated in such a wonderful aircraft. "Mr Fernandes has already promised me that if ever the plane comes to the UK then we will have the opportunity to see it for ourselves and Joshua and I can't wait for that to happen." She added: "Since Alan's death we have really been taken aback by the amount of messages of support we have received both personally and through the Club. The letters, cards, e-mails and texts seem to have been never ending and reading them all brings us such comfort. "This amazing gesture by Mr Fernandes really tops everything and we are so proud to know we have such fantastic friends at QPR."
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Post by bowles on Jul 18, 2012 7:42:54 GMT
fock the new players , this was a great gesture from the club naming the plane after big mac a true rangers legend! well done to the board and all concerned!
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Post by harlowranger on Jul 18, 2012 7:51:38 GMT
Yeah great gesture , agree with Mark good to have something at the Club named after him aswell !
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Post by andygg on Jul 18, 2012 8:08:08 GMT
What will this plane be used for?
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:09:20 GMT
Flying people around Asia is my guess.
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Post by thorstein on Jul 18, 2012 8:11:15 GMT
Great looking Air plane, but does anyone think that the seats didn't quite look right with the red head rests?
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:13:18 GMT
With these four
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:19:31 GMT
I'll find the important pics OK. ;D
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jul 18, 2012 8:21:22 GMT
Fantastic tribute to Macca. I'm sure we will use this plane for flying to Swansea, Newcastle and Sunderland.
Looks great with Hoops at the back.
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Post by sharky on Jul 18, 2012 8:21:37 GMT
Great gesture indeed. Also if they keep it flying around Asia it will certainly raise our profile!!
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Post by kempton ranger on Jul 18, 2012 8:23:19 GMT
Unbelievable gesture!
A massive pat on the back of Mr Fernandes and the board.
Well done!
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:23:41 GMT
Fantastic tribute to Macca. I'm sure we will use this plane for flying to Swansea, Newcastle and Sunderland. Looks great with Hoops at the back. I'll be very surprised to see it flying in UK airspace.
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:26:04 GMT
Tony Fernandes is actually unreal. The antithesis of Briatore!!!
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Post by kempton ranger on Jul 18, 2012 8:27:29 GMT
Flying people around Asia is my guess. Andy you walked into that one! Cheeky CPR.
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:27:47 GMT
Fraser, I know I shouldn't but I have to ask. Did anyone on that site say "it's the plane boss"?
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:29:16 GMT
Flying people around Asia is my guess. Andy you walked into that one! Cheeky CPR. Couldn't resist it. ;D
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jul 18, 2012 8:30:53 GMT
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Post by Bushman on Jul 18, 2012 8:32:39 GMT
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Post by cpr on Jul 18, 2012 8:35:15 GMT
Those last two pics are the nuts!!!
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Post by Bushman on Jul 18, 2012 8:37:12 GMT
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jul 18, 2012 8:38:12 GMT
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Post by gibraltar on Jul 18, 2012 8:38:38 GMT
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andygg
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Post by andygg on Jul 18, 2012 8:41:26 GMT
Andy you walked into that one! Cheeky CPR. Couldn't resist it. ;D Cheeky gits. So it's for commercial use, can anyone book a flight on it? Or will it be like an `Air Force One` for Tony and co, to use? Would be great to look up, and see that flying by.
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