Pope Benedict XVI ended of his historic four day State Visit to the United Kingdom at Birmingham Airport before flying home to Rome
on Sunday 19 September 2010 - on arrival at the airport The Pope
was welcomed by David Cameron, the Prime Minister....
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.... who made the closing address.
.... while the distinguished guests looked on.
After the Pope had made his farewell address he hada few words with David Cameron....
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.... before it was the final goodbyes.
.... and time to board his aircraft for the flight home.
As Alitalia Airbus A320-216 EI-EIB prepared to depart.....
....there was time for a final wave - third window from the left.
.... before the aircraft departed off Runway 15 - next stop Rome!.
For more information on the Papal visit to the United Kingdom see -
Sunday 19 September 2010