Wings on the River Dee

2004-08-01T00:00:00

Afon Dyfrdwys low profile and sophisticated hull shape are unique Afon Dyfrdwy is an impressive sight loaded with a complete Airbus 380 wing.

Earlier this year one of the most specialised transport vessels ever to enter service on Britain''s waterways commenced operation in North Wales. Named Afon Dyfrdwy and operated by the Holyhead Towing Company Ltd the vessel has the vital task of transporting aircraft wings from the Airbus factory at Broughton near ...

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