On final approach to Heathrow 09L

Only 2 aircraft left from round 1 of KLM parking. Unfortunately, other birds made their way (back) up North, when the government called for new regulations to fight the covid-19 pandemic. Work on the 3 aircraft that were initially left will resume as planned, being readied for return to service. PH-BXI had already left when I took this photo, but -BXN/-BXE remained. In the background you can see other KLM 737's and the Tus Air Fokker 100 that has been with us since April 2020. On the day of the photo it rained nonstop, but as you can see it doesn't always have to be a bad thing.

A pre-winglets portrait. Winglets were fitted in November 2007.

[Nikon D300s + Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm/2,8G VR]

One of the 10 Boeing 737-800's that KLM have stored at Eelde this winter season. Passenger demand has significantly dropped due to the corona pandemic and Schiphol didn't have enough space to store the large amount of idle aircraft from the various operators based at the airport. With the help of one of the friendly KLM technicians I was able to get a look from up top, standing in the basket of a cherry picker. A good way to scout angles for an upcoming photo flight.

KLM1681 to Barcelona is almost ready for pushback, while KLM1934 from Geneva is just arriving at the stand.

Pushback in the pouring rain. Delivered to KLM in December 2000.

100 Years Anniversary logo

Shot before it was fitted with winglets.

Old colours, no winglets.

Taxiing for departure from Schiphol

KLM's Blackbird, added to the fleet in December 2000.