Allied Air (4W, Lagos) has been operating a wet-leased B747-400(F) on flights between Europe and Africa since late September. The Nigerian freight specialist has been using the aircraft on Manston - Ostend - Lagos - Port Harcourt Awolowo as well as to Malabo flights. Allied also offers two MD-11(F)s for its longhaul services. It could not be reached for comment on who operates the aircraft on its behalf.