Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 crosses the perimeter fence at Heathrow Airport on its way to an international destination.
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5315 x 3543 px | 45 x 30 cm | 17.7 x 11.8 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
11 August 2009Location:
Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, London England UKMore information:
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 crosses the perimeter fence at Heathrow Airport on its way to an international destination. Seen from below, the passing Jumbo takes-off and climbs under full take-off power over the surrounding airfield security fence. Its razor-wire is an effective deterrent against protesters or terrorists and symbolises the lengths that airport authorities (in this case BAA) need go to to ensure their property is safe. The aircraft is seen almost entangled in the secure wire as if passing through the mesh. From writer Alain de Botton's book project "A Week at the Airport: A Heathrow Diary" (2009).