On December 4, 1990, this aircraft set a unique world record, flying around the planet in 72 hours and covering 50,005 kilometers along the route Australia (Melbourne) - South Pole - North Pole - Australia.
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This An-124-100 visiting Schönefeld was detached to the Research and Development Institude of the VVS (NII VVS) at
Akhtubinsk. It was adorned with markings celebrating the 70th anniversary of that establishment in 1990. On December 4, 1990, this aircraft set a unique world record, flying around the planet in 72 hours and covering 50,005 kilometers along the route Australia (Melbourne) - South Pole - North Pole - Australia. |
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