John Howard Flies Out 2007

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

The Australian Prime Minister's RAAF Boeing 737-7DF aircraft, based at the Australian Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra, is under close guard at the military area of Wellington International Airport while awaiting the arrival of the travelling party © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

The Australian Prime Minister's motorcade approaches the RNZAF complex at the Wellington International Airport at Lyall Bay © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

Mrs Howard is visible in the Australian Prime Minister's car turning into the RNZAF complex at the Wellington International Airport at Lyall Bay © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

Crew members take up their positions and the military guard is in readiness for passenger embarkation © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

Personal baggage is loaded onto the Prime Minister's aircraft © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

Australian Government officials make their way to the waiting aircraft © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

Mr and Mrs Howard are accompanied to the aircraft © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

The Australian military presence keeps a watch on the photographer as Mr and Mrs Howard are accompanied to the aircraft © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

John Howard offers his final farewells at the foot of the aircraft stairs while Mrs Howard hurries inside out of the stiff southerly wind © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

John Howard, gives his customary wave to the assembled officials as he enters the door of his aircraft © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

The RAAF Boeing B737-7DF aircraft carrying the Australian Prime Minister's party lifts off from Wellington International Airport © 2007 Ross Collins

John Howard departs from Wellington International Airport, 16 February 2007

The RAAF Boeing B737-7DF aircraft carrying the Australian Prime Minister's party gains altitude over the Cook Strait © 2007 Ross Collins