Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This is what happens to planes when they’re retired

A passenger plane comes in to land at London Heathrow airport, which posts its first-half results following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, July 29, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville - RC2X2I9WENP9

The iconic jumbo jet has fallen victim to the slump in air travel Image: REUTERS/Toby Melville

Douglas Broom
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