Aircraft Photo of 15003 | Airbus CC-150 Polaris | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #645233
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:13 May 2009
Photo by:David A. Montgomery
Photo ID: 645233
Photo Comment

On final approach to land on Runway 13 at Prestwick, arriving as CFC4139. Delivered new in 1988 as C-FWDX for Wardair Canada, which was absorbed by Canadian Airlines in 1989. Leased to Compass Airlines as VH-YMI for the second half of 1991. Joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the end of 1992. Painted in special "Retro" colours in November 2018. Seriously damaged in a ground collision with a stationary A400M at Guam in July 2023 and subsequently written off.

This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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