Biman Bangladesh Airlines Douglas DC10-30 S2-ACR was an early evening arrival from Dhaka via Kuwait at start of its farewell tour to the UK.... Photo: Nick Broome |
.... after landing on Runway 33 it turned onto Taxiway Alpha where a "Follow me" vehicle |
.... was waiting to escort it passed the Birmingham Airport Fire Station Photos: Brett Allen |
.... to park on Stand 86C Photo: Nick Broome |
DC10-30 S2-ACR is the last remaining passenger DC10 in airline service and to mark this historic occasion Biman Bangladesh Airlines have arranged to operate a series of DC10 "scenic flights" on Saturday/Sunday/Monday 22/23/24 February 2014 with the final flight at 1500 on Monday 24 February 2014 being the last ever opportunity to fly as a passenger in the Douglas DC10 - more information here |
The "Birmingham Airport Photo Blog" flew on the aircraft back from Dhaka and a full trip report will follow in due course - the Bengali service of BBC World were also on the flight and their video report - which is in Bengali - and includes footage taken on the flight can be seen here |