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It was an unique flight of its kind the one operated by Antonov 124 with on board a segment of the Axum's obelisk
Rome, Italy - It seems it is the first time that a so heavy monument is transported by plane
The medium part of the obelisk of Axum transported yesterday (see AVIONEWS) by the enormous cargo plane Antonov 124, reached its place of destination in Ethiopia completely undamaged. It seems that it is the first operation of this kind the one which will be completed, unless complications, on April, 24, when the alst segment of the stele will leave Italy after 58 years to turn back to its original...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 118997
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency