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Aircraft that will fly Olympic flame to the UK is unveiled

The British Airways aircraft that will transport the Olympic flame from Athens to the UK on Friday has been unveiled by LOCOG.

Firefly will transport the Olympic flame from Athens to the UK. Credit: British Airways

Young people from schools and colleges across the UK were asked to name the aircraft by entering a competition. The chosen entry was 'Firefly'.

Engineers spent nine days and used 250 litres of gold, white and four shades of yellow paint to decorate the plane.