DC-10 aircraft makes final passenger flight

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A water arch celebrated the DC-10 coming to its final halt Credit: ITV News Central

For the last time, the DC-10 flew with passengers. Among aviation fans this is an historic plane and today was an historic flight.

Over the last three days one and a half thousand people have paid to fly on this plane before it retires. For some it was a trip of a lifetime.

The view from the cockpit on take-off Credit: ITV News Central

The DC10 was the last word in luxury jet travel paving the way for the jumbo jet. There are still signs on this aircraft of its quirky and luxurious past from three decades ago.

...somewhere to hang your coat on that long flight to exotic destinations Credit: ITV News Central

The plane is operated by Biman, the national carrier of Bangladesh. They chose Birmingham for this flight because it starts a new service to New York, and it was a chance to say goodbye, in style, to a grand old lady of the skies.

The DC-10 touches down for the final time Credit: ITV News Central