BA 747 Retirement - 8/10/20

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Tommy
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BA 747 Retirement - 8/10/20

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I’m surprised not to have seen this already (apols if posted elsewhere):

https://ukaviation.news/british-airways ... -two-747s/
The final two remaining British Airways Boeing 747 aircraft at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) are to be given a special send off next week as they depart on their final flights.

BA100 Negus livered G-CIVB will depart simultaneously alongside G-CIVY using both runways at the airport.
Weather looks gash, but probably worth a punt for those around London.

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Discussed in the "Another One Bites the Dust" post in the Airline and Commercial board.

Have heard there's a possibility of delay until Friday due to weather (not that Friday looks much better), but not sure when that call will be made - probably at 07:39 on Thursday morning.
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All dependant on weather conditions at Kemble which is visual approach only.

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I wonder if they'll put the fire hoses over them when they leave the pan outside the 747 hanger......?

Have to keep an eye on the weather forecast, as I'd like to try and be there for it.

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