These shots have been taken as a tribute to the Boeing 747 and PIA crews, both of whom served
their company and their country tirelessly.
These shots capture PIA flight 853, operating from Tokyo Narita to Beijing Capital
to Islamabad to Karachi.
This flight was operated by AP-BGG, Kaghan, and commanded by myself, Ahmed Ahsen.
To the Boeing 747
Do you know how I feel when you touch my heart
Can you hear me cry inside at your silent embrace
Do you see the fear I keep hidden away
Can you feel the pain I never show
I can't help but smile when you touch my heart
You can't know the warmth it brings me
I can't bring myself to share the love
You can't see the hope in my soul
If only I too touch your heart
I only try to ease your fears
If only I could help as much
I only wish I were as true
Do you know you touch my heart
I love you being in my life
Do you feel the way I do
Do you know you touch my heart
PART I:
Departure from a wet and grey Tokyo

The cargo area ramp at Narita....

A beautiful ANA tail....

View from an ANA 744D ready for departure to Kansai....

At least one country appreciates the 747.....

2 A340s parked side by side.....Virgin's looking gloomy today!

The regional/domestic flights terminal....

view from google earth!

BGG, boarded with 177 pax, and fueled for a short hop to Beijing Capital Airport.....now assuming
the identity "Pakistani 853 heavy"

Closeup of Kaghan's massive power plants as they start to whine.....

Ready to taxi....

"Khawateen o Hazrat, Pakistan International Airlines aap ko parwaz number 853 par khush amdeed
kehti hai"

hmmm hmmm....dead traffic.......

The Beautiful, Graceful Goose....

Taxiing out...


superb!


on her taxiway....

about to take the active....

holding...


entering the active...

rolling...


rotate, Pakistani 853 heavy!
thankyou for taking the time to view this set......I hope you enjoyed it!