I was a 747 Classic Captain for more then 10 years back in 2000. Known as the " Queen of the sky" , we also called her: " the doctor degree of aviation". The best years of my 46 year career was piloting the Boeing 747. I really miss her.
"Will you miss the older 747's?" I'll miss 747 period! One of the most beautiful and recognizable passenger aircraft ever built. Although, the first place have to be shared with the Concorde.
Actually, 747s are everywhere at anytime in the sky, the only problem is: 99,99 % of them are freighters (Air Bridge Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, Polar Air Cargo, Kalitta Air etc etc etc.).
This sounds like the beginning of an amazing movie I would love to watch (as I also lived in SF (for 5 months tho)). I always wanted to go to HK, must be an amazing city to explore.
I have been on the 747 for 28 years... flown all models except the -8... 😔😔... but the strangest was the 747SP... if you were heavy and high altitude... above the max OPTIMUM by a few thousands pounds... it had an odd movement... imagine carrying a wash tub about half full water and walking around (don’t know why you’d do that though) it kind of “galloped” a bit... you feel in the seat of your pants... but weird anyway. I even flew a B747-100 JT8-7A motors with a water injection system that we actually had to train for... it was active but I only used it once in simulator training... 747 is a great airplane and I’ll retire next year on the airplane. (The best airplane though was the L1011 and all Pilots that flew it... will say it is hands down the best and even compared with a brand new 747-8)
im cabin crew for British Airways, and have been lucky enough to fly on our beautiful 74's - im very sad to say we have just lost all of them. very lucky my last flight back in march was on one! may the queen of the skies live long in our memories
When the 747s first came into service on Pan Am (my family’s favorite transatlantic airline), I missed the 707, which felt more “rugged” to me, due to it’s stiffer frame and wings. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the 747s, especially Braniff’s 747SP, a real hot rod with a shorter lighter body and the most powerful factory engine option available at the time.
I love the 747 series. In fact, I flew on a NW 747-400 on my first ever flight waaaay back when I was a teen back in the stone age, lol.. They have a special in my heart. So much so I purposely booked a KLM flight in the Business class from Amsterdam to Hong Kong in the winter of 2019, right before KLM retired all of them. I will always remember that flight.
For sure, 747s are going to be missed. The only version I haven’t flown with is 747-8i. I have been on that IRIAF 747 couple of times. Back then, those planes were fitted with temporary seats to carry passengers travelling during the Iranian new year holidays. Pipes, wires, and switches exposed everywhere. Unique experience!
I was stationed in Germany in the 80's. I flew home for Christmas every year. Each time was on a 747. I loved the comfort, and the service I received. The best service was from Lufthansa. I also flew to my brother's wedding in California from Germany in July of '88 however that flight was on a L-1011. The flight was longer, and less comfortable. I was so happy to see DFW!! Flew to San Francisco from there on a virtual puddle jumper. (I forgot which aircraft it was.)
When the 'Queen of the Skies' are all gone it'll be a sad day. All of the rest of the planes will look like ...just planes. Nothing to see here...just move along. Just like plain oatmeal.
Matthew Matthewq if you’re boasting how awesome 747 are be they will out live some other thing , they must be utterly awesome if they stand a chance to outlive the human race. Or perhaps such comparisons are petty.
Still in the eyes of a lot of people, the best aircraft in the sky, and will be for a long time yet......we are lucky enough to have one parked just down the road on display......a real treat to climb around in.
From an age when international air travel was something to behold.They were so good because they were over engineered and designed by geniuses. We still miss you Pan Am!
I work at ups airlines in Louisville KY and get to see the brand new 747-800 and 747-400 variations every night! Beautiful aircraft, my favorite since I was a young kid!
the world will never forget the boeing 747's ,it is a plane that changed the air travel. i feel the world will require the support of the 747's in the future. long live the queen of the skies, long live 747.
Classics, with their fab spiral staircases up into the premium class. I shall miss their huge retractable wing flaps, which you just don't see now a days.
@@FirstLastOne I know I am not the original commenter, but I personally think it may have something to do with the age, it is more classic, more memorable.
The -100 series were the most dangerous ones by far, along (to a lesser degree) with the 200 series, especially the cargo versions. I'd say these 100s-200s count for at least 80 % of 747 accidents.
I’ll miss any aircraft that aren’t of the ubiquitous twin engine, under wing variety. I know, they’re efficient. But unimaginative. The world awaits the next revolutionary innovation in passenger aircraft.
i truely miss the boeing 747-100,s/200,s.I feel these are the best aircraft ever built and i miss them very much. I hope those one,s still flying will fly on for many year,s to come. truly the queen of the skies.
I've flown NYC to Bangkok many times and the room to stand up and walk a bit was something I really appreciated about the 747. Also, that big airframe gave a smooth ride. Landed like a feather. What an amazing job Boeing did with it. Glad she'll fly on, even as a cargo carrier. That beautiful bird deserves to continue showing off it's iconic shape the world over.
This my baby girl. Started at SeaTac International in 1986. I had one of the most special remember for life event that I will never forget...The first 747-400 arrived . it was being delivered to northwest. She was fueling up and ready to back to her hub in Minneapolis for the tour from Minneapolis to Hong Kong. the highest people were on her heading back. At that time I had my AOA (Aircraft Operation area) she was parked at south satellite that was are international arrivals. I had no more flight till last flight at 0130 am, I went over and went up the jetway stairs. and there was a lot of big wigs on board, I actually was with the check writer. I explained to him what id and i had some free time around 2 hours. I actually insisted to go on board.. And the guy who showed me around check writer. Him and I took the tour, the cockpit was amazing area i ever saw then he said go for it take your time. He said that I was the first civilian none paying of course, finished my tour and I could not believe it so I stuck around for a while and the cockpit was three now it was WOW. We talked for around an hour with the highest people for Northwest... I ill never forget this-Quite the memory for me...Ever lasting moment in my life...... Cool HU?
I love all versions of B747 especially the SP. If it will retired completely, 747 will missed me a lot. I will always love 747 more than any other new aircraft.
The B-747 are the most elegant objects flying in the skies at the moment. No wonder these are called "Queen of the Skies". These airplanes are probably the most fun to fly with and the experience must be overwhelming. Today's airplanes are not as glamorous nor comfortable to fly with since most of them are smaller and narrower and this gives passengers feeling of being cramped into some kind of a tube. Hopefully, these planes will fly for a long to now and hopefully, I will be one of the lucky one to fly with these.
I've been traveling in the Vamos Air 747 last year from GB to Mexico. What a smooth and comfy flight! The interor was pretty run down but that feeling of space! It's sad that these giants are getting rare today
My first 747-131 was in 1974, JFK-LAX. In 1984, I flew on 17119, which eventually flew as TWA 800 and blew up near Long Island NY; I have a picture of myself boarding via outdoor stairs, and I was shocked to see the serial number when I looked at it.
My first flight in a 747 was in September, 1970, Northwest Airlines. MSP to JFK. Amazing. Probably less than 75 people on board. Absolutely the best flight of my life. Oh, and the ham sandwich for lunch was over two inches thick. COACH CLASS, BABY!
I first flew on a 747-200 as a kid, and then 747-400's all over the world. I cherish the memories of those trips, but I am also much more comfortable today on an A350 or 787. I'll miss the 747, but not *that* much.
I was fortunate enough to fly on Pan American Airlines inaugural 747 flight from N.Y.C. to San Juan, Puerto Rico as a young boy with my mother and father. We received all kinds of commemorative trinkets. Some are still in my parents home.
when I was 17, I directed an Epic Student Film... Well I thought so. Got an A. United let me and a group of high school kids spend an hour on a 747 during a turn around at O'Hare, United's home port. It was amazing! They wouldn't let us in the cockpit, but we had the run of the plane otherwise, as long as we stayed clear of the cleaners. 1977, so the plane was no more than 8 or 9 years, and likely younger. This was before I knew to look at the planes name and info pate on the door frame of the entry hatch.
Flew on my first 747 and co incidently my first expereince and flight on an Airplane! when I was 9 , what an experience , We were bumped up to Business class as our seats were used for some kind of medical emergancy , It was an SAA 747 , Cemented my love for the plane , and 4 engined planes in general . Always felt safer flying long distance on a big 4 engine Jet , Even the A380 , Emirates (absolutly loved this plane) and A340 SAA (Also a wonderfull plane) were awesome to fly on , Now these twin jet planes make me nervious .
My cousin loves the plane so much he bought one to turn into his home in California he is an architect and just fell in loved with it he is using most of the fuselage wont be completed for at least 2 years but it should be great!
Will I miss the 747’s??? Yes I will!!! The first Boing 747 I saw was doing continuous touch-and-go landings at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in November or December of 1970. Since that time in my business career, and for personal travel, I’ve flown 750,000 +/- air miles - not one mile on a Boing 747. It’s still my dream to fly on one, but it looks like time is running short for the two of us. But it’s still my dream to fly on the Queen of the Sky.
I will miss older 747's, most especially Philippine Airlines' 747-400's which have been retired in 2014. I dreamed on flying on those aircraft, but it was too late.
I loved the -338s that qantas flew from east to west and back for a time before their retirement. I would always look for the MEL-PER flights that had the 747-338 scheduled to fly and pick those
In my opinion the Boeing 747 shall stay the most appealing aircraft ever. I flew several times on this majestic plane. Always a wonderful sight to see them.
I will miss the 747s when it finally stopped being used for passenger fights. My very first experience with flying was on a 747 operated by ANA when my family first came to the states in 1996. I was lucky enough to be brought upstairs by one of the flight attendants and even looked inside the cockpit while it was in the air. Didn’t catch the model number back then though.
In early 1970’s When I lived and worked in Spain ...Frequent flyer on TWA round trips NYC to Madrid, loved the plane and the service. Miss TWA and will miss 747
I’ve flown on a lot of planes and I can assure you, the 747 is the most comfortable passenger plane mankind has ever seen. Here in the Netherlands we still have 3 remaining KLM 747-400’s (combi) flying around as cargo planes and 3 others are sitting at the side (with no logos for spare parts). They were set to retire in 2021, but then covid-19 forced KLM to stop flying them... But after they retired as passenger planes at March the 29th they were soon in need again as cargo planes due to the covid-19 virus. Those planes are the best cargo planes (beside 2 regular 747 cargo planes) KLM currently has! Unfortunately this week KLM has stated that this time at the end of October all 747 combi’s will retire for good. I’ve flown a lot with KLM’s 747 as they were almost the only type of plane KLM used to fly to Suriname for a long time. As a matter of fact I’ve flown with Europe’s first 747-400 (KLM PH-BFA, in service since May 1989) from Suriname to the Netherlands in her year of retirement 2016... But the very last time I flew with a 747 was August 15th, 2019. When KLM’s 747 PH-BFT flew me to LA (with horses in the back of the combi!). Little did I know that this would be the very last time for a 747 to fly me... Nowadays the 777 and 787 took over. Even as the brand new 787 has a better oxygen system and makes me less dizzy: I would prefer to fly on KLM’s 747-400 all day! RIP Queen of the Skies🇸🇷🇳🇱💙
I am South African, and SAA had about 3 or4 747 SP,s, and I flew on all. SAA later leased out one or two 747 SP,s to Air Mauritius and I flew on them when flying on Air Mauritius. I loved flying on all the 747 variants.
I flew in the "bubble" once before JAL retired the 747. I was super excited, but it had been converted to coach/economy seating so it was nothing special. I miss flying in the 747 on the NRT - YVR route.
I'll have to admit, what Boeing did with the 747 during development was impresseive. At the time, it was widely believed that in the future the 747 will be superseded by supersonic airliners for commercial passenger service. So Boeing must've had the foresight for the 747 to continue service by also designing it as a freighter should this happen. Fast forward today, and that foresight is paying off, as the 747 now continues flying as a freighter. Although it wasn't superseded by supersonic air travel, but by more fuel-efficient, and advanced twinjets.
Lowkey crazy that the classic 747s are all retired from passenger airline service. I didn't expect that a 747-400 would already be the oldest 747 still flying commercial passengers.
Wonder how old Kalitta's 747 freighter is. There is something special when you board a flight and the captain greeting passengers: 'Welcome aboard our B-757 built in 1977 ...' Happened on a flight from OGG to PHX.
Boeing 747, my favourite Airliner ever. I remember my first flight on the so called Jumbo jet, in my eyes it was massive compared to the other planes, I instantly fell in love. It was back in 1984 (Milan-Bangkok). That was the time in which the major constructors where Boeing, McDonald Douglas, lockheed and Airbus.
Retired machinist for Boeing and out of all the planes I made parts for , the 747 was always my favorite . Though the 777 was a close second . Too bad upper management has steered the company away from how we used to develop and make aircraft . The pride we used to have was an every day thing .
Was about 6 months old when they went into service! Poor me got to work near a airport for 25 years! I have passed the federal background check and could get a job at airport just a shame the wages are so low☹️
I flew that Wamos 747 from Olso to JFK 18 months ago when it substituted a Norwegian 787. It was really in bad shape. I was seated upstairs in the strangest first class seat I have ever flown in.
747 is 1 year older than me . I have flown 6 times between Australia and Europe . I cannot get excitement from same same twin jets . The golden age has passed :’(
Hello Airbus ! Now the 747 is a plane! Worked near YYZ ! Basically got paid to plane watch! The day of Air France incident it happened on the runway closest to my work. Went to other runway to grab a coffee on my lunch . Three 747 lined up. In no order KLM - a Speed Bird ( love that name! ) and a Lufthansa. Forget the order that they took off but did get a talking to for coming back to work late from my lunch !! This now the longest time to not see a 747 since 1989. At least 6 weeks since I last seen one☹️Love standing at end of runway and it's coming towards you! Just when you think it's a bad idea to be in that spot We have liftoff!!
I have fond memories of flying on 747s from Los Angeles to London to visit my extended family. I’m sad to see them go. Gotta love the spiral staircase in first class.
The 747 was designed from the start to be used for freight services after being retired from passenger service. So we will still see them flying for a long time yet.
I was a 747 Classic Captain for more then 10 years back in 2000. Known as the " Queen of the sky" , we also called her: " the doctor degree of aviation". The best years of my 46 year career was piloting the Boeing 747. I really miss her.
You still can in flight simulator 2020 if you get a nice set up! All kinds of super realistic flight sim setups for at home now. 747 lives on.
Did you ever get to fly a Lockheed L1011-500? I heard many pilots say they were a delight to fly. Maybe not as smooth as a 747 though.
"Will you miss the older 747's?"
I'll miss 747 period!
One of the most beautiful and recognizable passenger aircraft ever built.
Although, the first place have to be shared with the Concorde.
Mhmm.... Antonov an 225 takes first. Fair and square.
@@lukeWiz44 In my opinion you confuses beautiful with impressive.
Btw an 225 is, to my knowledge not a passenger plane.
Actually, 747s are everywhere at anytime in the sky, the only problem is: 99,99 % of them are freighters (Air Bridge Cargo, Korean Air Cargo, Polar Air Cargo, Kalitta Air etc etc etc.).
747, DC-3 and Concorde. The three most amazing passenger planes.
i agree with concord and the 747 but what about the tri jets like the L1011 or DC-10/MD-11 ,727 some of the best looking planes
747s are still the undisputed queen of the skies; smoothest landings I've experienced.
A330s as well are quite smooth
I’ve never had the joy of flying a 747 but 787 landings are smoother than a330.
The 747’s hump design and the role it has is so iconic. I’ll miss all 747s, the comfiest passenger planes, definitely.
Boeing 747, I never forget it. may 07, 1977, I flew Pan AM 747 from HKG ( Hong Kong ) to SFO ( San Francisco & started my new life in USA...
Same, but for me it was October 2000 from the UK and I flew to Orlando, FL in a Virgin 747-400.
This sounds like the beginning of an amazing movie I would love to watch (as I also lived in SF (for 5 months tho)).
I always wanted to go to HK, must be an amazing city to explore.
I flew a Pam Am in 1989 from Caracas to NYC.
Your name is mexican
@@Silverr825 No, I am from Venezuela.
Anyone here remember the 747 sp?
Also 747-SR (for domestic flights in Japan).
@@muhchung it was the 400D too
the baby 747?
Me
I have been on the 747 for 28 years... flown all models except the -8... 😔😔... but the strangest was the 747SP... if you were heavy and high altitude... above the max OPTIMUM by a few thousands pounds... it had an odd movement... imagine carrying a wash tub about half full water and walking around (don’t know why you’d do that though) it kind of “galloped” a bit... you feel in the seat of your pants... but weird anyway. I even flew a B747-100 JT8-7A motors with a water injection system that we actually had to train for... it was active but I only used it once in simulator training... 747 is a great airplane and I’ll retire next year on the airplane. (The best airplane though was the L1011 and all Pilots that flew it... will say it is hands down the best and even compared with a brand new 747-8)
im cabin crew for British Airways, and have been lucky enough to fly on our beautiful 74's - im very sad to say we have just lost all of them. very lucky my last flight back in march was on one! may the queen of the skies live long in our memories
When the 747s first came into service on Pan Am (my family’s favorite transatlantic airline), I missed the 707, which felt more “rugged” to me, due to it’s stiffer frame and wings.
It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with the 747s, especially Braniff’s 747SP, a real hot rod with a shorter lighter body and the most powerful factory engine option available at the time.
Very sad that Virgin Atlantic retired their 747's 😢
ikr i have flown it about 10 times
Hear you mate, gutted. Since a kid Virgin, was 747 🙁
I flew on a couple of them last year to and from the USA last year, glad I got the opportunity.
Crap world we live now
@@jb894 not sure it's that bad but hey 4 engine planes aren't as efficient and therefore the cost is higher to run than airlines running twin engines.
I love the 747 series. In fact, I flew on a NW 747-400 on my first ever flight waaaay back when I was a teen back in the stone age, lol.. They have a special in my heart. So much so I purposely booked a KLM flight in the Business class from Amsterdam to Hong Kong in the winter of 2019, right before KLM retired all of them. I will always remember that flight.
For sure, 747s are going to be missed. The only version I haven’t flown with is 747-8i.
I have been on that IRIAF 747 couple of times. Back then, those planes were fitted with temporary seats to carry passengers travelling during the Iranian new year holidays. Pipes, wires, and switches exposed everywhere. Unique experience!
Sounds like it.
What´s your favourite 747 type ans why?
Would be very looking forward to an answer :)
@@AeroMaster-xy8eo My favourites are -300 and -8i.
@Chickenhead maybe a couple of them.
I not only miss the B-747's, I miss TWA flying them all over the world. Almost 30 years working nearly daily around that great aircraft for TWA.
TWA was my favorite airline. They always seemed to have a flight ready at the time I wanted to go.
I miss the Boeing 747. It's a flying legend!
I was stationed in Germany in the 80's. I flew home for Christmas every year. Each time was on a 747. I loved the comfort, and the service I received. The best service was from Lufthansa. I also flew to my brother's wedding in California from Germany in July of '88 however that flight was on a L-1011. The flight was longer, and less comfortable. I was so happy to see DFW!! Flew to San Francisco from there on a virtual puddle jumper. (I forgot which aircraft it was.)
When the 'Queen of the Skies' are all gone it'll be a sad day. All of the rest of the planes will look like ...just planes. Nothing to see here...just move along. Just like plain oatmeal.
Andrew Liang yeah, I heard about it. I also heard it was demolished. Oh well. Ashes to ashes... etc.
The last 747 will be gone in like the 2080s
I agree, kinda, the Triple 7-300 and the new one are sleek and beautiful aircraft.
Hopefully new a390 upcoming airbus plane will replace 747 still no plane is better then 747 and our loved captain Joe has to fly heavy cargo
@miew gaming pro 12 maybe
I see a 747 video, I click
Me too!
Such a beautiful aircraft! Second to none!
I like knowing the 747 will be flying for a long time. Thanks to cargo and other missions.
it will outlive the A380
Matthew Matthewq if they are flying command posts they will out live most of us by at least the amount of fuel they have on board.
@@francesconicoletti2547 WTF does that have to do with anything.?
Matthew Matthewq if you’re boasting how awesome 747 are be they will out live some other thing , they must be utterly awesome if they stand a chance to outlive the human race. Or perhaps such comparisons are petty.
@@francesconicoletti2547 Perhaps you should get a new tin foil hat cause that one seems to be cutting off the blood flow to your brain...
Still in the eyes of a lot of people, the best aircraft in the sky, and will be for a long time yet......we are lucky enough to have one parked just down the road on display......a real treat to climb around in.
We need more 747s in the air. Greatest passenger plane ever made
From an age when international air travel was something to behold.They were so good because they were over engineered and designed by geniuses. We still miss you Pan Am!
I work at ups airlines in Louisville KY and get to see the brand new 747-800 and 747-400 variations every night! Beautiful aircraft, my favorite since I was a young kid!
the world will never forget the boeing 747's ,it is a plane that changed the air travel. i feel the world will require the support of the 747's in the future. long live the queen of the skies, long live 747.
My comming to America was on a British Airways 747 on Oct 25, 1983 from London to JFK. I still remember that flight. God Bless America
My favorite 747's are the -100 series. I wish they were still flying for passenger service
Classics, with their fab spiral staircases up into the premium class. I shall miss their huge retractable wing flaps, which you just don't see now a days.
Well if we ever become millionaires and take over the world we can bring them back.
Why not the 200 series which was basically the same? In fact most people would not be able to tell the two apart.
@@FirstLastOne I know I am not the original commenter, but I personally think it may have something to do with the age, it is more classic, more memorable.
The -100 series were the most dangerous ones by far, along (to a lesser degree) with the 200 series, especially the cargo versions. I'd say these 100s-200s count for at least 80 % of 747 accidents.
I’ll miss any aircraft that aren’t of the ubiquitous twin engine, under wing variety. I know, they’re efficient. But unimaginative. The world awaits the next revolutionary innovation in passenger aircraft.
One of the best planes I ever flew
i truely miss the boeing 747-100,s/200,s.I feel these are the best aircraft ever built and i miss them very much.
I hope those one,s still flying will fly on for many year,s to come. truly the queen of the skies.
You will stay in our hearts queen of the skies.
747 family
I've flown NYC to Bangkok many times and the room to stand up and walk a bit was something I really appreciated about the 747. Also, that big airframe gave a smooth ride. Landed like a feather. What an amazing job Boeing did with it. Glad she'll fly on, even as a cargo carrier. That beautiful bird deserves to continue showing off it's iconic shape the world over.
This my baby girl. Started at SeaTac International in 1986. I had one of the most special remember for life event that I will never forget...The first 747-400 arrived . it was being delivered to northwest. She was fueling up and ready to back to her hub in Minneapolis for the tour from Minneapolis to Hong Kong. the highest people were on her heading back. At that time I had my AOA (Aircraft Operation area) she was parked at south satellite that was are international arrivals. I had no more flight till last flight at 0130 am, I went over and went up the jetway stairs. and there was a lot of big wigs on board, I actually was with the check writer. I explained to him what id and i had some free time around 2 hours. I actually insisted to go on board.. And the guy who showed me around check writer. Him and I took the tour, the cockpit was amazing area i ever saw then he said go for it take your time. He said that I was the first civilian none paying of course, finished my tour and I could not believe it so I stuck around for a while and the cockpit was three now it was WOW. We talked for around an hour with the highest people for Northwest... I ill never forget this-Quite the memory for me...Ever lasting moment in my life...... Cool HU?
We'll still see 747s beyond the 2040s.
The Lufthansa, KoreanAir and Air China 747-8i, and all the 747-8F have a long long way to go.
I love all versions of B747 especially the SP. If it will retired completely, 747 will missed me a lot. I will always love 747 more than any other new aircraft.
I also have a soft spot for the SP. It's a big chunk of awesome!
Yes I miss 747 especially in first class no cockpit no service kitchen in the front nose no FA or Pilots walking back and forth, lovely
They're like classic cars. Need to preserve some of them and bring them out to shows for future generations to see.
The B-747 are the most elegant objects flying in the skies at the moment. No wonder these are called "Queen of the Skies".
These airplanes are probably the most fun to fly with and the experience must be overwhelming.
Today's airplanes are not as glamorous nor comfortable to fly with since most of them are smaller and narrower and this gives passengers feeling of being cramped into some kind of a tube.
Hopefully, these planes will fly for a long to now and hopefully, I will be one of the lucky one to fly with these.
Love the 747 its the most beautiful plane l hope it keeps flying
As beautiful as the 747 is, and as amazing as it is, thinking of older 747s makes me think of Volee Airlines Flight 180
We need more videos and channels like this.
I've been traveling in the Vamos Air 747 last year from GB to Mexico. What a smooth and comfy flight! The interor was pretty run down but that feeling of space! It's sad that these giants are getting rare today
My first 747-131 was in 1974, JFK-LAX. In 1984, I flew on 17119, which eventually flew as TWA 800 and blew up near Long Island NY; I have a picture of myself boarding via outdoor stairs, and I was shocked to see the serial number when I looked at it.
Where can I find it?
i love to see 747 flying...
My first 747 trip was in 1973, American Airlines, PHX to ORD. I'll never forget that.
My first flight in a 747 was in September, 1970, Northwest Airlines. MSP to JFK. Amazing. Probably less than 75 people on board. Absolutely the best flight of my life. Oh, and the ham sandwich for lunch was over two inches thick. COACH CLASS, BABY!
I will miss old 747's
I first flew on a 747-200 as a kid, and then 747-400's all over the world. I cherish the memories of those trips, but I am also much more comfortable today on an A350 or 787. I'll miss the 747, but not *that* much.
I was fortunate enough to fly on Pan American Airlines inaugural 747 flight from N.Y.C. to San Juan, Puerto Rico as a young boy with my mother and father. We received all kinds of commemorative trinkets. Some are still in my parents home.
Most beautyful boeing!
I really miss these planes these were the best to fly in
when I was 17, I directed an Epic Student Film... Well I thought so. Got an A. United let me and a group of high school kids spend an hour on a 747 during a turn around at O'Hare, United's home port. It was amazing! They wouldn't let us in the cockpit, but we had the run of the plane otherwise, as long as we stayed clear of the cleaners. 1977, so the plane was no more than 8 or 9 years, and likely younger.
This was before I knew to look at the planes name and info pate on the door frame of the entry hatch.
Flew on my first 747 and co incidently my first expereince and flight on an Airplane! when I was 9 , what an experience , We were bumped up to Business class as our seats were used for some kind of medical emergancy , It was an SAA 747 , Cemented my love for the plane , and 4 engined planes in general . Always felt safer flying long distance on a big 4 engine Jet , Even the A380 , Emirates (absolutly loved this plane) and A340 SAA (Also a wonderfull plane) were awesome to fly on , Now these twin jet planes make me nervious .
definitely the best jumbo jet ever built
I will miss the loooong engines from the earlier models. They look very spectacular
I will definitely miss the iconic jet..
My cousin loves the plane so much he bought one to turn into his home in California he is an architect and just fell in loved with it he is using most of the fuselage wont be completed for at least 2 years but it should be great!
I am a boeing 747-400 pilot in air india, just a remarkable aircraft
Yup we will miss the older 747s for sure
Will I miss the 747’s??? Yes I will!!! The first Boing 747 I saw was doing continuous touch-and-go landings at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in November or December of 1970. Since that time in my business career, and for personal travel, I’ve flown 750,000 +/- air miles - not one mile on a Boing 747. It’s still my dream to fly on one, but it looks like time is running short for the two of us. But it’s still my dream to fly on the Queen of the Sky.
Always wanted to fly on a 747 but never got a chance. I toured Air Force one though which was cool. Now my goal is to get on the A380.
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Of course I will miss it, In My Opinion, it is the most beautiful passenger airliner to ever fly!!
I will miss older 747's, most especially Philippine Airlines' 747-400's which have been retired in 2014. I dreamed on flying on those aircraft, but it was too late.
the Queen of the skies..... always been my favourite.
747 is the only queen of the sky, it hurts when she is going in retirement, I hope she will come back !!!!!!!! The 747 is unreachable!!!!!!!
Probably my favourite aircraft!
747 - 400 Best of the Best 👍
Man I love the rumbling of its engines and the mighty vibration at take-off
Yes, I will miss them. Such beautiful and majestic flying machines!!!
I miss 747's already but I had a great love of the dc10 & md11..
I loved the -338s that qantas flew from east to west and back for a time before their retirement. I would always look for the MEL-PER flights that had the 747-338 scheduled to fly and pick those
In my opinion the Boeing 747 shall stay the most appealing aircraft ever. I flew several times on this majestic plane. Always a wonderful sight to see them.
I always miss the grand Boeing 747. It has an amazing, royal shape. Looks so majestic.
I will miss the 747s when it finally stopped being used for passenger fights. My very first experience with flying was on a 747 operated by ANA when my family first came to the states in 1996. I was lucky enough to be brought upstairs by one of the flight attendants and even looked inside the cockpit while it was in the air. Didn’t catch the model number back then though.
In early 1970’s When I lived and worked in Spain ...Frequent flyer on TWA round trips NYC to Madrid, loved the plane and the service. Miss TWA and will miss 747
I’ve flown on a lot of planes and I can assure you, the 747 is the most comfortable passenger plane mankind has ever seen.
Here in the Netherlands we still have 3 remaining KLM 747-400’s (combi) flying around as cargo planes and 3 others are sitting at the side (with no logos for spare parts).
They were set to retire in 2021, but then covid-19 forced KLM to stop flying them... But after they retired as passenger planes at March the 29th they were soon in need again as cargo planes due to the covid-19 virus. Those planes are the best cargo planes (beside 2 regular 747 cargo planes) KLM currently has!
Unfortunately this week KLM has stated that this time at the end of October all 747 combi’s will retire for good.
I’ve flown a lot with KLM’s 747 as they were almost the only type of plane KLM used to fly to Suriname for a long time.
As a matter of fact I’ve flown with Europe’s first 747-400 (KLM PH-BFA, in service since May 1989) from Suriname to the Netherlands in her year of retirement 2016...
But the very last time I flew with a 747 was August 15th, 2019. When KLM’s 747 PH-BFT flew me to LA (with horses in the back of the combi!). Little did I know that this would be the very last time for a 747 to fly me...
Nowadays the 777 and 787 took over. Even as the brand new 787 has a better oxygen system and makes me less dizzy: I would prefer to fly on KLM’s 747-400 all day!
RIP Queen of the Skies🇸🇷🇳🇱💙
I have an Inflight200 of this original Boeing 747 in House Colors with the airline decals on the fuselage. Love this plane. Interesting video btw.
I am South African, and SAA had about 3 or4 747 SP,s, and I flew on all.
SAA later leased out one or two 747 SP,s to Air Mauritius and I flew on them when flying on Air Mauritius.
I loved flying on all the 747 variants.
I flew in the "bubble" once before JAL retired the 747. I was super excited, but it had been converted to coach/economy seating so it was nothing special. I miss flying in the 747 on the NRT - YVR route.
Nice plane enjoyed flying it
I'll have to admit, what Boeing did with the 747 during development was impresseive. At the time, it was widely believed that in the future the 747 will be superseded by supersonic airliners for commercial passenger service. So Boeing must've had the foresight for the 747 to continue service by also designing it as a freighter should this happen. Fast forward today, and that foresight is paying off, as the 747 now continues flying as a freighter. Although it wasn't superseded by supersonic air travel, but by more fuel-efficient, and advanced twinjets.
despite all boeing problems old boeing company built the best memorial planes in 747 they will always be the best large aircraft ever 🙏🏻🤗
The 747 was my favorite aircraft to fly in, my second favorite was the DC 10 !
But there are no more dc10 in service but there are DC-10F
Really cool air plane gonna miss it
Definitely going to miss the 747. Was the first airliner i could identify.
Lowkey crazy that the classic 747s are all retired from passenger airline service. I didn't expect that a 747-400 would already be the oldest 747 still flying commercial passengers.
Wonder how old Kalitta's 747 freighter is.
There is something special when you board a flight and the captain greeting passengers: 'Welcome aboard our B-757 built in 1977 ...' Happened on a flight from OGG to PHX.
Boeing 747, my favourite Airliner ever. I remember my first flight on the so called Jumbo jet, in my eyes it was massive compared to the other planes, I instantly fell in love. It was back in 1984 (Milan-Bangkok). That was the time in which the major constructors where Boeing, McDonald Douglas, lockheed and Airbus.
Only aircraft by Boeing that everyone Ioved. Will be sad to see it retire
Retired machinist for Boeing and out of all the planes I made parts for , the 747 was always my favorite . Though the 777 was a close second . Too bad upper management has steered the company away from how we used to develop and make aircraft . The pride we used to have was an every day thing .
always have a 747 toy to remeber the 747s
Feeling kinda weird to see a 747 which is just 10 yrs younger than my father...
Was about 6 months old when they went into service! Poor me got to work near a airport for 25 years! I have passed the federal background check and could get a job at airport just a shame the wages are so low☹️
well feel the sting being 10 yrs older than 747 Woe it hurts... I think I"ll retire right along with them
I flew that Wamos 747 from Olso to JFK 18 months ago when it substituted a Norwegian 787. It was really in bad shape. I was seated upstairs in the strangest first class seat I have ever flown in.
747 is 1 year older than me . I have flown 6 times between Australia and Europe . I cannot get excitement from same same twin jets . The golden age has passed :’(
Hello Airbus ! Now the 747 is a plane! Worked near YYZ ! Basically got paid to plane watch!
The day of Air France incident it happened on the runway closest to my work. Went to other runway to grab a coffee on my lunch . Three 747 lined up. In no order KLM - a Speed Bird ( love that name! ) and a Lufthansa. Forget the order that they took off but did get a talking to for coming back to work late from my lunch !! This now the longest time to not see a 747 since 1989. At least 6 weeks since I last seen one☹️Love standing at end of runway and it's coming towards you! Just when you think it's a bad idea to be in that spot We have liftoff!!
Yes i will miss them
I have fond memories of flying on 747s from Los Angeles to London to visit my extended family. I’m sad to see them go. Gotta love the spiral staircase in first class.
I will certainly miss them. Had the opportunity to be passenger on some and it was special. And by far the most beautiful passenger jet.
The 747 is like flying poetry. The A380 hasn’t got the style of the 747. Mind you , no airliners have. 👍🇬🇧
747 can fly forever as long as you her in great condition.
The 747 was designed from the start to be used for freight services after being retired from passenger service. So we will still see them flying for a long time yet.