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Old 3rd Apr 2008, 21:29
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707 over London today?
Where my eyes deceiving me or did I see a 707 coming into Heathrow today?
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Old 3rd Apr 2008, 21:31
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London B707
N88ZL still comes to London occassionally though not Heathrow
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Old 3rd Apr 2008, 21:39
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The 707 was a Chilean Air Force visitor to Heathrow I understand.
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All sorts of goodies for the world conference on trade and climate


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It is ideed a Chilean Airforce example, currently parked behind the Virgin hangar.
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All sorts of goodies for the world conference on trade and climate
What a great aircraft to arrive in to discuss climate change.
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Maybe it's an early indication on Chile's stance on the subject
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Just seen it, parked right next to the Oz AF B737.. no chance of pics unfortunately.
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Old 4th Apr 2008, 12:54
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Saw it yesterday. Anyone know when this is over and they're leaving?
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707/737 Identities?
What are the serials of these?
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FAC903 and A36-002. ZS-RSA, a South African AF B737, is due in on Saturday morning.

FAC903 is due out on Saturday evening and A36-002 on Tuesday afternoon..
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Heathrow visitors
Presumably the C-130 which landed at 1145z is something to do with the same meeting ?? Anybody know who it belongs to ?
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Any pics of the 707 guys?
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Here is a photo, obviously not at LHR!

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Chile...0B(KC)/1310751
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