BBC:
There was a unique flying tribute to the late George Best in the skies above Belfast as airline Flybe named one of its aircraft in his honour.
His father, Dickie, four sisters, brother and son attended the launch at Belfast City Airport on Wednesday.
The Q400 aircraft has a picture of George Best in his Manchester United strip and will fly between Belfast and Manchester.
The soccer legend died last November after suffering organ failure.
His son Calum described the last few months as an emotional roller coaster.
"It is quite surreal seeing my father on the side of a plane," he said.
"He was a modest man but I am sure he would have approved.
"It is a fitting tribute as it connects the city where he was born and the city where his legacy started."
Dickie Best said the family had no hesitation in backing the tribute.
"The life size image of George on the side of the plane in his trademark red strip and characteristic footballing stance is a wonderful tribute and I reckon if George could be with us today he would be quite taken with the idea of kicking a ball at 30,000 feet," he said.
Mr Best said the aircraft would also provide a boost for the George Best Foundation which will be launched in May.
Phil Hughes:
"It is a fitting tribute and it is really good of Flybe to be doing this in George`s memory. People talk about George Best. They associate him with Manchester and Belfast. He lived in London for many years but he`ll always be remembered by his home city and where he played his football. Every tribute is slightly different but this ranks up among the best as it is great to have a plane named after him."