Remarks: Very early An-124, only the fourth production aircraft, most probably the last Antonov aircraft built in 1986. Registered as CCCP-82008. All the time she remained in ADB fleet, however in partial Aeroflot livery. First seen December 1988 in London-Heathrow, April 3 1991 registered to the Soviet Air Force. First noted with UR-82008 registration May 23 1993 in Shannon, Ireland. Hence Ferihegy 1 cargo ramp was not spacious for a giant like her majesty, caught on lens loading here at Terminal 1 ramp, after a pretty late evening arrival. Scanned from an old slide.
Remarks: Manufactured in 1975 for the Ministry of Aviation Industry (Minaviaprom – MAP) Kiev Directorate. Registered February 2 1976 as CCCP-48097. Transferred to Antonov Design Bureau as UR-48097. Seen here parking at Ferihegy 1 cargo ramp. First in database, scanned from an old slide.
Remarks: Manufactured in Kiev, Antonov’s Svyatoshino “Aviant” factory as CCCP-82029. First noted August 23 1991 at Gostomel. First noted with UR- prefix July 12 1993 in Shannon, Ireland. Overrun runway Windsor, Ontario, Canada, December 17 2000. Scanned from an old slide.