Liverpool FC's UEFA Cup Victory 2001
Liverpool FC fans flew out to Dortmund on the 16th May 2001 to witness one of the most exciting and heart-stopping European matches ever, as they took on Spanish side Deportivo Alaves in the final of the UEFA Cup. Liverpool finally won through, 5-4 after a "Golden Goal" in extra time. This achievement brought Liverpool FC a unique treble of trophies that season : The Worthington Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup.
Not only does Liverpool's success in Europe bring trophies...it brings aircraft! A group of aviation enthusiasts had gathered at the end of runway 27 at Liverpool Airport from the early hours, ready to feast on the arriving and departing aircraft in a day that brought back fond memories of the 70's and 80's European campaigns!
Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-200 TF-ATB begins to load passengers
The Air Atlanta Boeing 747 taxies to runway 27
It then moves onto the wet runway to line-up and hold
With full-throttle the 747 clears the runway of rain...and some concrete!
Corsair Boeing 737-300 F-GFUI positioning in from Paris/Orly
After runway repairs have been made, Aero Lyon DC-10 F-BTDD taxies out
Another picture of the Aero Lyon DC-10 as it prepares for take-off
Corsair Boeing 737-400 F-GFUH prepares to depart
Air Atlanta Icelandic L1011 Tri-Star TF-ABT awaits its turn to depart
Air 2000 Boeing 757 G-OOOS ready to go, with one taking off and one behind
Corsair Boeing 747-300 F-GSEX arriving over Dungeon Lane
Another shot of the Corsair Boeing 747-300 on arrival from Paris/Orly
Eurowings Airbus A319 D-AKNI approaches the holding point
Sabena Boeing 737-400 OO-SYC operating out on behalf of Sobelair
Loaded with 580 passengers, the Corsair Boeing 747-300 about to taxi from stand 12