Retired Boeing 720B on Display at PIA Planetarium in Lahore

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AP-AXL at PIA Planetarium covered in dust due to Orange Metro Train project in Lahore photographed on February 5, 2016.

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Photographed on April 7, 2016.

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Is the Planetarium going to be closed ?
BTW the 720B at Karachi is painted all white. Maybe getting new paint ?
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^ affected by Orange Line of Lahore Metro project construction. I don't think planetarium is going to be closed.

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They should temporarily move the 720 to a hanger at Lahore airport and restore it to prevent further corrosion
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Orange Metro Train project construction near/around AP-AXL.

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Must they shit so close to it. Look at that rock/cement thing on the wing. Absolute no care for any property public or private in land of the pure.
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Look at all these cranes and stuff. I hope the plane remains intact.
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They're going to demolish that plane, I'm sure of it.
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Photographed on August 23.

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Re: Retired Boeing 720B on Display at PIA Planetarium in Lahore

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I recently came by Lahore and had a chance to stop by the planetarium. Here is what I learned:
- Planetarium is still funded by and will continue to be funded by PIA.
- AXL will be moved up slightly to be more in the open courtyard rather than in the corner it is in right now.
- It will receive a fresh paint and be new livery compliant. (They have the go ahead for it, just waiting for civil work to be finished).
- Current state is very appalling. Paint ripping off. Rust on body. Being used as makeshift shelter/shed for ongoing sewerage work.
I took several pictures up close and far away. Will post later.
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Moin wrote:They're going to demolish that plane, I'm sure of it.
I get the same feeling, the construction will damage the aircraft for sure.
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AP-AXL covered with dust photographed on January 13, 2017.

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