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Old 15th Feb 2011, 21:11
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Boeing 720 at Mbuji-Mayi.

May I ask anyone who flies in and out of Mbuji-Mayi is there a derelict Boeing 720 in residence?

The aircraft was an ex Aer Lingus Boeing 720-048 registered EI-ALC. After finally leaving Aer Lingus it passed through various owners, and the last record I have of her whereabouts are in Mbuji-Mayi around 1992.

I assume she was broken up long ago, but any information or even a photograph would be greatly appreciated.
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Photos: Boeing 720-048 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

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Weather & Aviation Page - History of B720 OO-TEB
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Still there as of summer 2009

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Air Lingus 720 in MbujiMayi

She was still there. in 1 piece in mid 2010.
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still there in Dec 2010..
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Still there yesterday.
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what about tomorrow

that's the big question....glf
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Looking at the gentlemen sitting under the wings in the shade and the open forward door suggesting an inhabitant perhaps it will wallow 'African style' for some years yet.
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