EHAM 12-09-2007

[Key]

Never knew your preference for men of 60, Chris.

[Nickdj]

UAL having lots of difficulties over last couple of weeks. Kind of unusual dont you think? The second time the 777 had trouble and also the 767 had some trouble with her gear. Not very nice!

[shinymac]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what the special celebration was that took place on Wednesday 12th September at 2000hrs, as an Arkefly B767 arrived at Stand D2 at Schiphol ?

This plane was escorted to its parking stand in spectacular way by many many ground security vehicles driving in FORMATION ! with blue flashing lights ! The fire brigade played a watercannon salute to it too, and there were many people and officials with flowers, and waving to greet the pilots.

This was very interesting, and no one at the airport could tell me what the reason was for this amazing sight.

Can you ? ?

Thanks

Derek

[shinymac]

Hi Again,

Could anyone tell me what the registration numbers of the following aircraft were on Wednesday 12th September please ?......

Gemini Cargo DC10F

Gemini Cargo MD11F

United Airlines B767

Asiana Cargo B747F (landed 12.05hrs)

Royal Air Maroc B737 (took off 1500hrs)

Many Thanks

Derek (UK)

[JS50557]

Seems to be an internal Arke event.
Probably a captain who retired.

[Bokkum]

All info can be found in the topic about that date....

Regarding your question:

Further noted in the evening; an escort of 5 yellow cars with flashing lights in front of ArkeFly's PH-AHQ. Last flight of the captain, perhaps ?

Capt. Meijer's last flight.... Very nice to see such event from up close.

Regards, Jeroen

[Michel]

Hi Again,
Could anyone tell me what the registration numbers of the following aircraft were on Wednesday 12th September please ?......
Gemini Cargo DC10F
Gemini Cargo MD11F
United Airlines B767
Asiana Cargo B747F (landed 12.05hrs)
Royal Air Maroc B737 (took off 1500hrs)
Many Thanks
Derek (UK)

According local CISS system:
Gemini DC10 N607GC
Gemini MD11 N701GC
UA N642UA
OZ HL7462
AT CN-ROK

Grtz,
Michel.

[shinymac]

Hi Michel,

Many many thanks for your information and help.

Much appreciated !

Regards from the UK

Derek

[gatso76]

Asiana Cargo B747F (landed 12.05hrs)
Derek (UK)

OZ HL7462
Grtz,
Michel.

HL7462 is a Korean B747F

[Key]

Typo, the winning number is HL7426.