A Boeing 767 is making it's way up the West Coast of Ireland today, but in a strange turn of events, it's not in the air.
The decommissioned Russian aircraft is travelling by barge on the high seas in a large-scale exercise from Shannon Airport to Enniscrone, Co. Sligo.
The plane was bought by businessman David McGowan to use as the centrepiece of a new transport-themed campsite.
Image: Alan Parce
The 36-hour journey is the third stage in huge logistics exercise that began last weekend when the wings were removed from the aircraft.
On Thursday, a team of 60 airport staff and logistics people worked with McGowan to transfer the 159ft long aircraft to nearby Knockbeg Point on the edge of the airport complex. It was then loaded onto a barge where it began its journey.
It's due to make land tomorrow morning at 7am. Vast numbers of people are expected to turn out at Enniscrone to see the Boeing, as it's lifted from the barge, ahead of a short and final journey to the Glamping Village.
The aircraft will be joined by other modes of transportation – such as buses, taxis and a train – to create the unique glamping experience.
