World's largest plane touches down in Australia
In the Reuters file photo Antonov An-225 Mriya is preparing to take off from an airfield in Ukraine for its flight to the Australian city of Perth.
Thousands of Australian aircraft enthusiasts have watched the world's largest plane, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, arrive in Perth.
The 84m-long plane, which weighs 175 tonnes without cargo or fuel, was transporting a 117-tonne generator.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Traffic blocked roads on Sunday as crowds gathered to watch the plane's arrival.
The plane picked up its cargo in Prague and stopped at locations in the Middle East and Asia on its way to Australia.
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