Did a plane really buzz the 1995 rugby world cup?

Answer 1

There are reports of a plane passing over the opening ceremony. This was a from an airline serving the nearby airport - In the film of the event the security personnel looked concerned when in reality they were aware of the traffic that would be over-flying the ground.

Answer 2

Captain Laurie Kaye.

He died today - Wed Apr 24, 2013 ( Heart Attack ) - age 67 RIP

30 Years with South African Airways

Flew the SAA 747-244B "Lebombo" over the stadium hosting the

1995 SA Rugby World cup.

Answer 3

Yes

heres a video of it

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=oJVMlHfloHA&feature=related

Answer 4

Yes. However, this wasn't an unusual occurrence as one of the departure routes takes the climbout plane over the ground.

Answer 5

In the film Invictus it appeared that a plane was planned to fly over the ground at kick off. This is true, and was a planned event.

Answer 6

Nothing. The route taken is a Standard Instrument Departure Route out of South African air space. The event was not really unusual as aircraft frequently fly over the ground at Johannesburg