Boeing 747 - KLM - PH-BFV- „HISTORY COLLECTION“

 

PH‑BFV was a very unique  Boeing 747‑400.

It was built as B747-400(M) or “Combi” (mixed passenger/cargo), serial number 28460, PH-BFV was built in 1999 and delivered to KLM on 16. August 1999 -  Named City of Vancouver. It served in KLM’s long-haul fleet until it was withdrawn from service in October 2020 and ferried to storage in Teruel, Spain.

The Boeing 747 Combi is a unique version of the iconic jumbo jet, designed to carry both passengers and cargo on the main deck. Featuring a movable bulkhead, it offers flexible configurations, making it ideal for airlines needing to transport freight and travelers simultaneously on long-haul international routes. Notably, PH‑BFV was the final KLM 747 Combi to operate, completing its last commercial flight from Amsterdam to Teruel in 2020.

In 2022, it was re-registered as VQ‑BWM and operated briefly as a freighter for Longtail Aviation/JetOneX before being retired in May 2022.

Enjoy this video of the last flight of PH-BFV

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What ist the „HISTORY COLLECTION“?

It is very rare for an aircraft to be in service with the same airline for its entire life cycle, from completion to scrapping. A look at the history reveals interesting and remarkable details. So we would like to break with the tradition of only honouring the last operator or the last paint job of an aircraft and put together a "history collection" of certain aircraft.

Of course, we want to do the splits and not, for example, make a red tag for an airline that had no red in its livery. These tags will be presented in neutral colours.

We will add more history collections at irregular intervals without advertising this as a big release. Just visit our website to find out when they will be available. We will explicitly indicate which aircraft are members of the "history collection".

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Please be informed, that you order a piece of aviation history. This aircrafttag travelled for more than 2 decades around the world between +40°C and -60°C. This is why you may find dents and scratches on it. As well imperfections of paint may occur.But this is what we want to provide to you.

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We remind you that this aircrafttag is not suitable for children.