A memorable view of N34GL taxying past the Sydney Opera House during an unauthorised landing on Sydney harbour at the end of the London-Sydney Air Race in March 2001. Photo via Wal Civitico, who was on board the Albatross and left to placate the irate Harbour Master, CASA and other officialdom.

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