The Cape Air Cessna 402 normally carries passengers to various Massachusetts and Florida locations, but the twin was to have arrived in Anchorage on Sunday to deliver a conservation message to the International Whaling Commissions annual meeting there. On board the Whale Plane, which is painted in a whale motif, are 50 drawings by children urging the commission to stop hunting whales. The piston twin, with International Fund for Animal Welfare founder Patrick Ramage and his 12-year-old son Henry aboard, stopped in 12 cities along the way for media events calling attention to the escalation of whaling. Henry embarked on the flight with a clear purpose in mind. We need to do whatever we can to save whales and stop commercial whaling, he said in a news release. I am very excited to be able to take this trip with my dad and to tell government leaders how much American kids love whales. Whales should be seen and not hurt.
Whale Plane Carries A Message
Key Takeaways:
- A specially painted Cape Air Cessna 402, known as the "Whale Plane," flew to Anchorage to deliver a conservation message to the International Whaling Commission's annual meeting.
- On board were International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) founder Patrick Ramage, his 12-year-old son Henry, and 50 children's drawings, all urging the commission to stop commercial whaling.
- The flight included stops in 12 cities for media events, aiming to raise public awareness about the escalation of whaling and convey children's desire to protect whales.
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