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ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Wedding in a plane

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • A Port Moresby couple, Murray and Carol Walker, achieved a unique milestone by getting married in a light aircraft 2500 feet above the city.
  • The ceremony, which included music played by a local DJ, took place on a Saturday evening and was attended by several close friends.
  • The article notes this event as a "first" for Papua New Guinea and encourages readers to explore the Post-Courier archive for more historical stories.

A Port Moresby couple has celebrated a unique wedding by exchanging vows in the air, marking a "first" for Papua New Guinea. Murray and Carol Walker tied the knot during a one-hour ceremony held 2500 feet above the city.

The aerial nuptials took place at 7 p.m. on a Saturday in a light aircraft owned by a local construction company. Several close friends were invited to join the celebration aboard the plane, with one friend serving as a local DJ to provide music for the occasion.

The article playfully references the comic book character The Phantom, whose alter ego is Mr. Walker, suggesting that "nothing is impossible if your name is a Walker." However, it clarifies that the groom did not wear Phantom gear and his bride was Carol, not the Phantom's usual companion, Diana.

For those interested in more historical accounts, the Post-Courier offers access to its archive, spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s. Further information can be obtained by contacting denaha@spp.com.pg or calling +675 309 1120.

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