Aviationtag DHL Boeing 757-200 D-ALEK

The history of the Aviationtag DHL Boeing 757-200 D-ALEK

This Boeing 757-200 with MSN 23533, line number 93, started its life in 1986 in Renton, Washington. It was being put in to service by British Airways with the registration G-BIKY, naming it “Leeds Castle”. The British carrier gave it the  “Spring Primavera” color scheme.

In 2003, the aircraft has been converted to a freighter for DHL, flying for EAT (European Air Transport) with registration number OO-DPN.  In 2010, it was transferred to EAT Leipzig.

The aircraft traveled the world for many more years for DHL with its last registration D-ALEK until December 2018 when it flew to its final destination in Castellón, Spain, where it has been scrapped.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of DHL, they collaborated with Aviationtag to bring you this limited edition tag. Order this great piece of Aviation and DHL history now while it’s in stock!

Please be advised: Owning an Aviationtag, is owning a piece of history. During the airplane’s long life, the skin has developed some unique properties which make each tag different. Depending on the aircraft and what part it’s manufactured from, tags may show differences in material, color, thickness, and finish. For example, small scratches and flaking paint are perfectly normal, and these imperfections reflect on the long history of the aircraft. They give the tag its unique look and make it an excellent aviation collectible!

When using the Aviationtag as a keychain or luggage tag, we strongly advise using the original Aviationtag cover to preserve the finish.