Staff at Belfast International Airport worked through the night to load 60 tonnes of life-saving kit, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, aboard the massive Antonov 124 aircraft.
5. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
The size of the aircraft was so remarkable that some staff took photos.
6. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
The aircraft is now bound for India where it will deliver the life saving medical equipment.
7. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
The aircraft is approximately six storeys high.
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NI Health Minister, Robin Swann (right), oversees the loading of the lifesaving equipment onto the aircraft on Friday.
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