May 2, 2008 at 6:02 pm
This VIP IL96 was a welcome visitor to Heathrow on the 1st May, arrived in typically dire Heathrow weather. No idea who the VIP was on board.

More stuff from the South East here: http://seplanepics.fotopic.net/
By: steve rowell - 9th May 2008 at 04:42
Reminds me of the Mother-in-law..one ugly bird
By: Grey Area - 3rd May 2008 at 09:32
Nice IL96. 🙂
This flight was probably in connection with the “Middle East Quartet” meeting in London.
By: A330Crazy - 2nd May 2008 at 23:19
Lucky!!! Always miss the good stuff 🙁 lol
Excellent catch matey! 🙂 well done!
By: Newforest - 2nd May 2008 at 21:33
Nice catch there Ark! Operated by Rossya Airlines or the Russia State Transport Company, take your choice.
Whereas airlines have their ‘slots’ highly priced and coveted, into LHR, I wonder how many additional slots are available for VIP’s and the odd freight flight?