96 back in air
 

They have been released, and the local plots are pleased, as they say there was nothing ever wrong with them...That a 5kg club hammer could not fix.

Not certain if Mr P's aircraft is doing the EU/London run, I wouladassume so....Saw it in Moscow, being towed to the VVVVVIIIPPPP stand, but did not see it depart.... bumz

Ilyushin Flight Engineer's repair kit :

A big hammer ...... and a bigger hammer. :)

I dont know if its related to all this or a new movement but there is an IL62 on the exec ramp at LHR right now. Its got a blue/green and yellow flag on the tail. Loads of security hanging around southern permiter and a helicopter constantly hovering overhead.

Ukrainians this week I believe.

Yep - Ukrainian Govt.. UR86528. Crikey, anyone would think I'm a spotter!

Departed about 1510hrs local, those waiting in the que to depart 09R this pm were getting excited. Mind u it did sound nice, climed quickly with an eventual right turn south easterly.