Founded in 1970 by swedish company Salenia and Loftleidir Air Cargo, Cargolux became one of the best known, most successful and biggest cargo airline. In 1980, Cargolux received its 1st B747 freighter, which in due course became the only aircraft type operated by the airline. A total of not less than sixty-seven B747 of various versions were operated by Cargolux, with a total of 29 remaining in its fleet by December 2024, compromising of fourteen B747-800 and fifteen B747-400 like LX-SCV shown here. The cargo version of the -400 has - compared to the passenger version - a shorter upper deck.

Climbing away from Runway 30 at Prestwick after a scheduled intermediate stop on flight CV6297from Seattle, Washington, to Luxembourg, calling CLX38F. Delivered new to Cargolux in 2001. Transferred to Cargolux Italia from June 2018 until May 2021.

Departing from Runway 12 at Prestwick on flight CV6293 to Los Angeles, California, calling CLX25N. Delivered new to Cargolux in 2001. Served with Cargolux Italia from July 2018 until June 2021.

Landing at East Midlands

Named for three spectacular peaks in the Dolomites. Operating for the mother company.

Scanned from 200 ISO kodacolor negative film

CV7721 from LUX on short final for Rwy 31. After a short stop, she'll be on her way again across the North Atlantic to SEA. Note the c/s is slightly different to the older CV version.

Landing on Runway 13 at Prestwick this 747 is a regular scheduled service. The railway bridge below the aircraft where the car is parked is a very popular viewing spot for photos when the runway is used in this direction.