For me it will and always will be the beautiful Air India 747-400 The livery on that beautiful aircraft is unique. Followed by the KLM. What a beautiful tribute you've put together, Sam! Cheers to the queen of the skies
The Classic Pan Am, the airline that started it all. I never got to fly on Pan Am or be on a classic layout but I did get to step aboard 747-200 converted to cargo just after it retired. Seeing that fully analog cockpit was a true joy I won’t soon forget.
"When a 747 took off, you looked". We still look when a 747 takes off. There will never be an aircraft that comes close to having the aura and majesty in flight of the Boeing 747.
1:44 the lady in the dark green is my grandma! Her name is Diana (Dee) McCullough and she got to crack champagne on this beast! She is also in the very famous picture of all the attendants standing in front of the first 747
Alok Upadhyay It truly is! We went back to Seattle just recently for her 50th birthday and I tell you what, I never expected it to be emotional. (Just FYI, was a flight attendant for Northwest)
I worked in Boeing Engineering for 36 years. I, and a lot of others, worked on the -300, -400, -500/600(product development), SP, Air Force One and the -8/-8i. It is truly my favorite aircraft, and I love that so many people are so loyal to “The Queen of the Skies.”
Eh she can do cargo service when Joe Sutter the father of the 747 built the plane it was supposed to be a freighter but her size might as well make her an excellent passenger plane so even if the jumbos are phasing out of airline services they still thrive in the cargo freighter sector
Amazing the 747 lives on 50 years later and even survived the A380 onslaught from Europe, just barely but it survives as a freighter. The 747 and I are the same age, I hope she lives longer than me. My first 747 flight was in Branniff's Fat Albert on a ferry flight from Carswell AFB to DFW in 1979.
@@gerudah_Why mess with perfection. I have been on an A380 and 747 If a choice of the two I'll always pick the Queen of the Shies. Both were on my hometown airline Lufthansa.
Sam, this video brought tears to my eyes. I flew for 13 years & spent thousands of hours working on the 747. The upper deck galley was my favorite spot as not only did I get to serve business/first class but spoilt the pilots with creative cooking so as to get a seat on the flight deck for take-off/landings. Thank you for an amazing journey shown here...
I was a Flight Engineer on the B-747-100, 200 and 300 classic and amassed just under 10,000 hours on the aircraft. I traveled the world in it and it never let me down. Of all the aircraft I have in my log book the B-747 was the best!!
I'm so glad to be able to still fly the 747 today. It has always been a childhood favorite of mine. During the last 2 years I've flown the 747-400 and 747-8i with Delta, Asiana, Air China, and Lufthansa. During the next 2 months, I already have booked 747 flights with Qantas, KLM, and Korean Air. :)
Cool to think that my grandfather who was part of the Incredibles team go to work on this. He was a propulsion engineer. After working on this project, he would go on to work on the 737, 757, and 767. After leaving Boeing, he worked as an air crash investigator for several years.
I loved the Singapore airlines crew members statement, “ it’s the aircraft that made us love airplanes”. Emotional especially for those of us in the industry. A 41 year veteran and still working. Perhaps my favorite memory is working as a pan am flight attendant circa 1979 and my first landing at Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong . The landing was spectacular , and amazing the giant queen maneuvered beautifully every time. Seeing the formidable blue tulip United Airlines 747 was the pinnacle for me. Stunning and knowing my company had 747 s throughout its history , apart from the -300 every variant . And how classy United was throughout the year long festivities and unbelievable respect united gave to our queen. At every hub, there are wall cards with literally thousands and thousands of signatures and notes of love, where fellow employees made special trip to the hubs , just to say goodbye . It’s overwhelming the joy and pride our queen has brought us in my pan am, United 41 year career. She’s has been the foundation and no other aircraft has brought us to our knees as our rightful queen has. With many emotions and tears we say goodbye with much respect and gratitude, as captain said , “hail to the queen”. P.s. the first 747 -400 at the museum is northwest orient airlines not delta. Delta received the aircraft in their merger. Should be noted northwest was a powerhouse in Asia with the 747 s and had all variants as well.
I was in the 3rd grade when my teacher wheeled a TV set into the classroom so we could watch the 747 wheel out of the hanger, 50 years ago. Great plane!
Too bad that wasnt enough to inspire you boomers to innovate new machinary. You guys suck and havent innovated jack shit in your lives aside from computers. Pathetic generation.
Sam, thank you for this great tribute video. As someone who will never get a chance to fly the Queen of the Skies, I got a little teary eyed. Your videos help me to escape the world for a bit and just be immersed in what I love, aviation. Thank you for all you do and your great videos!
My brother and I went to the PanAm Worldport in January of 1970 to see this magnificent machine when it flew to JFK, what a thrill! Two years later in the Summer of 1972, I was able to take an American flight to Los Angeles in the 747 with the Piano Lounge in the back! But my favorite flight was in 1996, I was flying from San Fran to St. Louis on TWA and the plane had 12 passengers! Thank you for this great tribute video Sam! Yes the most beautiful plane ever!
I am proud of myself as I had worked as a part time Aircraft Loading Supervisor specialized in B747F for Cathay Pacific when I was studying in university over 4 years in Hong Kong.
As a kid who grew up with both parents working for an airline, planes have naturally always been something ive taken interest in. Thanks to this, ive had the opportunity to do a decent amount of flying but sadly i dont think ill ever get experience a 747. A true marvel.
It's also the time for the A380 to leave the stage :( Good for Boeing fans sad for Airbus people like me :( but She was an amazing aircraft just as gorgeous as the 747!
I think the A380 is a very impressive aircraft. I’ve only flown on one twice and it’s so large that one forgets they are on an aircraft at all. That said, much like the DC-10s and L-1011s, the A380 just burns too much fuel. There is one reason and one reason alone why the 747 has been manufactured for 50 years and the A380 will not make it to 20: Freight. The possibility for nose door makes all the difference. Airbus hedged all their bets on the passenger hub and spoke system where airlines needed the A380 to be nearly completely full of pax to maintain profitability. Back in the 60’s, Boeing thought that the future was supersonic travel and they’d better design an aircraft that had the potential to efficiently carry cargo as well. The 777 replaced international routes that were being handled by 747s and the 787 now almost exclusively handles all the super-long range flights requiring less passengers with maximum fuel efficiency.
For half a century I worked at a FAA certified repair facility where I repaired, overhauled and modified primarily 747 components. 738362-x shutoff valves, 792999-x pressure regulator shutoff valves, 767460-x flow controls and hundreds many others. Had my hands on thousands of 747 prats and worked with some great co workers that has recently lead to a wonderful retirement. So yes, I'm bias of the 747. Thank you Boeing and all the men and women who built her. She will always be the most beautiful, elegant and graceful "Queen of the Skies".
all 747 !!! I love planes and especially the 747, the most beautiful aircraft ever built, my dream was always to be able to fly in one of them, it is a pity that the airlines have stopped using it. I will not be able to fulfill my great dream, 747 FOREVER !!! I remember the movies AIRPORT 75 and 77 with this awesome plane. I've only been able to see him at an airport and landing and taking off, but only once...
I'm most certain that even 50yrs from now, people will still be talking about the 747. What an iconic airplane ! I've never flown in one, but it's on my bucket list to do so : )
Iconic plane, flew on it twice. 747 and concorde, though completely different, are both legends and my fave passenger planes. A380, yes it is another iconic plane but it will be short lived sadly.
Happy birthday 747. Its my most favourite aircraft ever.Big,elegant and very comfortable.I enjoyed every flight on the 747 and I very much hope I can be on another again soon
Never flew on one. But in 1972 I was connecting a flight at Chicago Ohare. I was 15 years old. Walking thg thru the terminal. I looked out the window at the Nose of a 747. I'll never forget how BIG It WAS! It was 20 feet away from me. Great video!!
But reality the end 4 engine aircraft because high fuel cost now Rise 2 engine aircraft low fuel cost like b777x and a350. But Don’t worry queen of the sky b747-400 and 747-8 to cargo still flying future
Lots of great memories on BA 747... 43yrs ago, as a young girl. I and my family flew BA 747 from Seoul, S Korea to America. My first air travel and 1st of many air travels. It was with Korean Air and Pan Am, first stopped at Honolulu, then a layover at LAX, Panama, Brazil. Then back to US 1 yr later. Also, 26 yrs ago briefly as a flight attendant for Northwest airlines, I few on BA 747 many times for those transpacific and transcontinental flights. Pan Am and Northwest do not exist anymore... Powerful but smooth flights... Fun times. Thanks for the video, Sam!
The Queen of the skies has to remain forever...Boeing shouldn't stop the production..It's an icon in the aviation industry...A legend who has no replacement...
i've been riding in the 747 since I was a kid. Never disappointing in terms of speed or comfort. The 747 is in my opinion, the finest aircraft out there.
This June I'll have the privilege of flying business class in the upper deck of a 747-400 on British Airways. We'll be flying from Denver to Capetown, S.A. It's been 25 years since I've flown on the upper deck of the queen of the skies. Back in the early 90s I flew business class on the upper deck of a Northwest airlines 747 from L.A. to Seoul, SK. I'm looking forward to climbing those stairs up to my seat.
My earliest memory of flying in a B747 was as a 18month old and sitting in the baby bassinet attached to the wall in front of economy, traveling from Sydney to LA. I have since flown across the Pacific on 747-100, -200, -300, -400 and SP's. Later in my life I had the privilege to work on 747's for Qantas. She certainly is my absolute favourite aircraft.
When I was a child I wasn´t really interested in planes. But that changed when I saw for my first time a 747 landing from outside. I was 12 years old and I was going to Narita, the train goes into tunnel just before the head of the main runway there and in that moment a 747 was landing. It was absolutely stunning.
I have been on the top twice with British Airways. It’s like an oasis. A lot more quiet. When you are separated from the rest of the aircraft it feels a lot more spacious because it’s quieter.
I too had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit for takeoff of a 747 on Qantas from LAX to BNE (pre-9/11). It was an experience I will never forget. The 747 will always have a special place in my heart when it comes to air travel. I was also lucky to see the arrival of the Space Shuttle to LA on the back of a 747. All great memories. Thanks Sam for this video and all the videos you do.
I flew the 747-100, SP,300 and 400 for years. I love the 747. Queen of the skies, i loved flying it all especially on long haul flights. Thank you Sam. You brought back good memories=) =‘)
Sam, did you see that BA, as part of their 100 year celebrations are repainting one of their 747s in BOAC livery. Its due to fly from Ireland where it is being painted to Heathrow on Monday 18th Feb. Apparently it will keep these colours until BA retire the 747 in 2022/23.
For a little kid like me in the 90s, flying on a 747 was a unique experience. It was so large it almost seemed endless inside. This plane was awe inspiring and still is. I've traveled continents on the graceful 747.
Gusest2676 7 47-8 has no scheduled end for production yet but A380 does and very shortly. A 380 is even more expensive to fly for fuel and cannot have a second career as a freighter so it will disappear first.
During its "Golden Era" in the 70s, 80s and 90s...almost every major airline in the world had at least one Jumbo in the fleet. American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United, PanAm, TWA, Northwest, Eastern, Air Canada, Avianca, AeroSur, LAN Chile, Varig, Aerolineas Argentinas, Iberia, Air France, British Airways, BOAC, Virgin Atlantic, SAS Scandinavian, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Olympic Airways, KLM, TransAero, EL AL, MEA, Saudia, EgyptAir, Nigeria Airways, Cameroon Airlines, Royal Air Marroc, South African Airways, Air India, PIA, Air China, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Asiana, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia, Phillipines, Eva Air, Japan Airlines, ANA, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Atlas Air, FedEx, UPS, CargoLux, ABC Cargo....and of course the Air Force One!
I worked at Boeing for 20 years. I built parts for all models and I was involved with the start of the 777 and 787 models, making parts for the prototypes and then production models. I made hundreds of 747 landing gear doors and 777 nacelle panels.
Sorry but the double decker concept was originally from BOEING. I really like the 747-8i dominating the skies once again. It is good that 747-8f is thriving to the business... So diminished the delusional A380. Don't get me wrong just the A380.
Majestic Feeling Flying With B747, Never Had That Feeling In Other Aircraft, Even In A380... Classic, Superb, Excited and First Ever Double Decker... Just Amazing... Hopefully it will still fly 50 years more... LOVE 747 & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Truly love this wonderful kite . SAA 747-200 ZS-SAN was my first flight on one 1971 ish . And i saw her retire and avoid the scrap metal machine. If you visit south africa go visit the South African airways museum. And a very south african warm welcome .
Qantas 747. Best because I'm Australian 🇦🇺🇦🇺 . Just something about being overseas on long holidays and seeing that flying kangaroo arriving ready to take ya back home ✈🇦🇺👍
After many many years of dreaming to fly on the upper deck of the 747 after listening to my fathers stories and him say 'you fly it when you can afford it'....i finally can...Flying Thai next month ..Upper deck...from Bangkok - Bali and back!! Cant wait!!
I only flew once on the 747. The flight was with Tower Air between MIA and JFK on 1999. Although the plane was in a really bad shape for me this is the most amazing flight that I have ever taken. The best aircraft ever built .
The A380 is an amazing, lavish, beautiful, state of the art plane, with it's showers, and private areas, but the original monster airplane, the B747, in all her beauty, will continue on. When the A380 goes away, as far as being discontinued, i am sure Qantas, Emirates, Thai, British Airways, Qatar, and other carriers that feature the massive aircraft will continue putting him, the king of the skies, in their service.
This video reminds me of my one and only flight on an Air NZ 747-200 from Auckland to Rarotonga in early 1986. I was so tired I didn't really appreciate what a significant event it was. The return trip two years later was on a 767, and I was in awe of that aircraft.
In the original footage the stewardess started smashing the champagne bottles before the announcer said "go". The announcer with the microphone originally said, "when I say go, hit the bottle," but all they heard him say was "go", and started smashing the bottles before they should have, it was hilarious.
I've flew on 747 , for the fist time, in 1999. Was a 200 Series from Milan to NY , with Alitalia. I had an economy seat, but at the last second I was assigned to the upper deck, in Magnifica Class, for overbooking!!! Fantastic flight!!!
I absolutely love how the 747 has captured the imagination of so many. I suppose this is rare these days. My favorite? I suppose the 747-400, that is what I've flown in most often. But I'm sure the - 8 isn't too bad.. Lol.. Thanks Sam for your tribute. Makes me happy.
Hi Sam, As always great video. I flew the United 747SP from Hong Kong to Singapore couldn't remember when. Then, We took the 747 from Qantas with its Original Australian livery, very colourful and certainly beautiful. My greatest memory and possibly fell in love with the 747 was, when my aunt flew to Hong Kong in 1970s, 8 (or four?) tyres out of a total of 16 were blown. It landed safely in Tokyo. We waited in Hong Kong, I was so excited that I thought the replacement 707 was the real thing. I visited the HARS in Wollonggong to visit a recently (2016?) retired Qantas 747-400 which hold a record of flying the longest distance from Australia to UK. Unfortunately, Qantas was doing something with some of its engine, so I couldn't get into the aircaft and visit its facilities. The second favourite 747 is the Cathay Pacific with its green and BOAC look alike livery. Thank you
The first time I flew in 1985 was in a 747 Manila to Narita, then to San Francisco. 4 years ago I flew Korean air Manila to Incheon and they had replaced the usual 777 with a 747. From Incheon they used the usual 777 to DFW, I preferred the 747. I know it's an older platform, inefficient, aging but it was noticeably quieter, bigger and a lot more comfortable considering all I fly is economy.
Dear Sam, thank you for this video. I'm 55 years old and I grew up with the 747. When I was young my father took me to Schiphol to watch the Queen of the Skies. Much later, 11 years ago, aged 44 i first flew on her. It was a 747-400 combi from Schiphol to Narita. I was travelling in bussiness class in the first row on the lower deck. It was an experience I'll never forget. Unfortunetaly I had to fly back on a 777 from Osaka. Also great plane but not a 747. Thanks again.
I love the 747- always was one of my favorite planes. I have several Matchbox toys of 747s I have amassed over the years and I have to say the biggest thrill of my life was seeing the 747 for the first time in 1990 at LAX as they rarely flew into my local international airports. I really enjoyed seeing this video.
First flight was on a Qantas 747 back in 2003, I was only 4 but I’ve always been fascinated by its size, beauty and elegance, once a 747 fan always a 747 fan
the 747 won't go a way for a long time if only because they are still the best cargo planes. passenger versions might go down but cargo is still increasing in demand.
Sam, I am a Long time follower of yours! I am also an avid aviation geek and love flying in all the different aircraft built by all manufacturers of all over the world. You Sam have the best channel on TH-cam and frankly the best life a man could have!!! Thank you again for this video showing us the beauty of the B 747 aircraft and the impact that she made to modern aviation. I remember my first ever airplane experience which was on a Thai Airways B747-200 trans-continental flight from Seattle, WA USA to New Delhi, India as a 6 Years old boy with my family years old boy with my family . Oh the memories.... thank you Sam for igniting I these memories in my head again! Stay Blessed from my family to yours!
Another excellent documentary. Along with several other notable aircraft, he 747 joins the pantheon of aircraft that really did change the world. Design and production of this aircraft was literally an "Incredible" undertaking in every respect. Here's another shout-out to Joe Sutter who made it possible. In 1968 my father took me and my brother to Seattle where I sat in the pilot's (Jack Waddell's) seat of the prototype, and then stood along side the runway as Pan Am's first 747 touched down in front of us. WOW!! Going on board once it parked, I can still recall the plastic covered seats, the new airplane smell, and the overwhelming twin-isle size!!! In October of last year I revisited the prototype 747, as well as making the pilgrimage to Everett, where sadly, production of the 747 is now down to only one every six months. But what a revelation in air travel it was.
The first time I flew on a 747-4 was on my way to NRT Japan to move I was 12 that time and I still remember that wide cabin and 3-4-3 sitting of the Delta Airlines. Now I work in the NRT airport as a Ground crew and seeing my favorite Airplane everyday ❤️❤️❤️
The 747 runs deeply in my family. My aunt worked for Boeing for over 40 years and was there for the roll out ceremony. My mother’s best friend died in a 747. She was a flight attendant for Pan Am. And I am now a Boeing 747 captain.
Thanks! My favorite plane, she is a majesti machine! I watched the final touchdown of KL868 "City of Tokyo' in Amsterdam yesterday. Couldn't hold back my tears, I will miss the Queen, no longer gracing the skies.
At 8:15, the glorious roar of those JT9Ds during take off is one of the loveliest sounds in the world! Brings many memories flooding back. I have been lucky to fly many times on 747s! She by far the most magnificent flying machine ever made imho. You did a mighty good job honoring such a significant aircraft in this video young man. Ironically, the A380, another magnificent plane, saw the end of production announcement this year too. Too bad the A380 came along about 40 years too late. The 747, though, will forever hold it's place in history as the plane that brought air travel to the masses, the world over!
We can't say "goodbye" to the 747 but "happy retirement", which is well deserved. Her 700 series progeny will fly on for many yrs to come so her legacy will continue. Long live the queen.
Out of all the 747 models and airlines. Share with me which one is your favorite and why?
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For me it will and always will be the beautiful Air India 747-400 The livery on that beautiful aircraft is unique. Followed by the KLM. What a beautiful tribute you've put together, Sam! Cheers to the queen of the skies
B747-400 and it will always have a special spot in my memory
Air France 747-400 is the only one i flown from CDG to MIA.
The Classic Pan Am, the airline that started it all. I never got to fly on Pan Am or be on a classic layout but I did get to step aboard 747-200 converted to cargo just after it retired. Seeing that fully analog cockpit was a true joy I won’t soon forget.
"When a 747 took off, you looked". We still look when a 747 takes off. There will never be an aircraft that comes close to having the aura and majesty in flight of the Boeing 747.
1:44 the lady in the dark green is my grandma! Her name is Diana (Dee) McCullough and she got to crack champagne on this beast! She is also in the very famous picture of all the attendants standing in front of the first 747
Hi drew it's nice to hear from u abt ur grand maa
It must be an incredible feeling to find your grandparent in these historic photos all around!
RRA RRA Yes! Thank you!
Alok Upadhyay It truly is! We went back to Seattle just recently for her 50th birthday and I tell you what, I never expected it to be emotional. (Just FYI, was a flight attendant for Northwest)
That is epic! Such a famous moment that will live in aviation forever!
I worked in Boeing Engineering for 36 years. I, and a lot of others, worked on the -300, -400, -500/600(product development), SP, Air Force One and the -8/-8i. It is truly my favorite aircraft, and I love that so many people are so loyal to “The Queen of the Skies.”
*747 is a legend*
*A TRUE LEGEND*
Unbeatable aircraft type!🤟🏼
Sadly it’s days are numbered. With the A380 cancellation it’s only a matter of time before the 747 passenger version is cancelled.
Eh she can do cargo service when Joe Sutter the father of the 747 built the plane it was supposed to be a freighter but her size might as well make her an excellent passenger plane so even if the jumbos are phasing out of airline services they still thrive in the cargo freighter sector
@@aw4516 a380 king of sky
Thank you ❤️
@1996 Honda NSX Type R You are a Legend of Jumbo jet
I was travel in Saudia Airlines Boeing 747-400. That was a smoothest landing in my life at Jeddah.
Are you muslim?
Yes, I am Muslim. Where are you from.
Malaysia i'm muslim too
Hope i got go to makkah
Are you visit Bangladesh.
Amazing the 747 lives on 50 years later and even survived the A380 onslaught from Europe, just barely but it survives as a freighter. The 747 and I are the same age, I hope she lives longer than me. My first 747 flight was in Branniff's Fat Albert on a ferry flight from Carswell AFB to DFW in 1979.
50 years... That's amazing !!
Half of century
@@gerudah_Why mess with perfection. I have been on an A380 and 747 If a choice of the two I'll always pick the Queen of the Shies. Both were on my hometown airline Lufthansa.
@@keithrempp1081 Queen Of The Shies XD
@@flyingbooger2122 jealous.
Sam, this video brought tears to my eyes. I flew for 13 years & spent thousands of hours working on the 747. The upper deck galley was my favorite spot as not only did I get to serve business/first class but spoilt the pilots with creative cooking so as to get a seat on the flight deck for take-off/landings. Thank you for an amazing journey shown here...
I was a Flight Engineer on the B-747-100, 200 and 300 classic and amassed just under 10,000 hours on the aircraft. I traveled the world in it and it never let me down. Of all the aircraft I have in my log book the B-747 was the best!!
I'm so glad to be able to still fly the 747 today. It has always been a childhood favorite of mine. During the last 2 years I've flown the 747-400 and 747-8i with Delta, Asiana, Air China, and Lufthansa. During the next 2 months, I already have booked 747 flights with Qantas, KLM, and Korean Air. :)
Cool to think that my grandfather who was part of the Incredibles team go to work on this. He was a propulsion engineer. After working on this project, he would go on to work on the 737, 757, and 767. After leaving Boeing, he worked as an air crash investigator for several years.
I loved the Singapore airlines crew members statement, “ it’s the aircraft that made us love airplanes”. Emotional especially for those of us in the industry. A 41 year veteran and still working. Perhaps my favorite memory is working as a pan am flight attendant circa 1979 and my first landing at Kai Tak airport in Hong Kong . The landing was spectacular , and amazing the giant queen maneuvered beautifully every time. Seeing the formidable blue tulip United Airlines 747 was the pinnacle for me. Stunning and knowing my company had 747 s throughout its history , apart from the -300 every variant . And how classy United was throughout the year long festivities and unbelievable respect united gave to our queen. At every hub, there are wall cards with literally thousands and thousands of signatures and notes of love, where fellow employees made special trip to the hubs , just to say goodbye . It’s overwhelming the joy and pride our queen has brought us in my pan am, United 41 year career. She’s has been the foundation and no other aircraft has brought us to our knees as our rightful queen has. With many emotions and tears we say goodbye with much respect and gratitude, as captain said , “hail to the queen”. P.s. the first 747 -400 at the museum is northwest orient airlines not delta. Delta received the aircraft in their merger. Should be noted northwest was a powerhouse in Asia with the 747 s and had all variants as well.
Seeing the indian airlines back there gives me goose bumps
I was in the 3rd grade when my teacher wheeled a TV set into the classroom so we could watch the 747 wheel out of the hanger, 50 years ago.
Great plane!
Was this in the Seattle area? I didn't realize they televised the rollout anywhere.
Too bad that wasnt enough to inspire you boomers to innovate new machinary. You guys suck and havent innovated jack shit in your lives aside from computers. Pathetic generation.
Sam, thank you for this great tribute video. As someone who will never get a chance to fly the Queen of the Skies, I got a little teary eyed. Your videos help me to escape the world for a bit and just be immersed in what I love, aviation. Thank you for all you do and your great videos!
brought back so many memories. being on the second floor of 747 is one of the best feelings in the world.
Upper deck, please.
My brother and I went to the PanAm Worldport in January of 1970 to see this magnificent machine when it flew to JFK, what a thrill! Two years later in the Summer of 1972, I was able to take an American flight to Los Angeles in the 747 with the Piano Lounge in the back! But my favorite flight was in 1996, I was flying from San Fran to St. Louis on TWA and the plane had 12 passengers! Thank you for this great tribute video Sam! Yes the most beautiful plane ever!
I am proud of myself as I had worked as a part time Aircraft Loading Supervisor specialized in B747F for Cathay Pacific when I was studying in university over 4 years in Hong Kong.
As a kid who grew up with both parents working for an airline, planes have naturally always been something ive taken interest in. Thanks to this, ive had the opportunity to do a decent amount of flying but sadly i dont think ill ever get experience a 747. A true marvel.
Wow both the Concorde and 747 are celebrating 50 this year. Long live the king and queen of the sky!
everything was beautiful in '69. cars, tv shows, clothes, rockets to moon
It's also the time for the A380 to leave the stage :(
Good for Boeing fans sad for Airbus people like me :(
but She was an amazing aircraft just as gorgeous as the 747!
I'm a Boeing fan but is really sad that A380 is going to retire
I think regardless of whether you’re a Fanbus or Boeinger (I guess), its really sad to see the A380 end production.
How have you managed to latch your identity to an aircraft manufacturer?
I think the A380 is a very impressive aircraft. I’ve only flown on one twice and it’s so large that one forgets they are on an aircraft at all. That said, much like the DC-10s and L-1011s, the A380 just burns too much fuel. There is one reason and one reason alone why the 747 has been manufactured for 50 years and the A380 will not make it to 20: Freight. The possibility for nose door makes all the difference. Airbus hedged all their bets on the passenger hub and spoke system where airlines needed the A380 to be nearly completely full of pax to maintain profitability. Back in the 60’s, Boeing thought that the future was supersonic travel and they’d better design an aircraft that had the potential to efficiently carry cargo as well. The 777 replaced international routes that were being handled by 747s and the 787 now almost exclusively handles all the super-long range flights requiring less passengers with maximum fuel efficiency.
Actually ANA has just launched A380 flights to Hawaii starting 2019
For half a century I worked at a FAA certified repair facility where I repaired, overhauled and modified primarily 747 components. 738362-x shutoff valves, 792999-x pressure regulator shutoff valves, 767460-x flow controls and hundreds many others. Had my hands on thousands of 747 prats and worked with some great co workers that has recently lead to a wonderful retirement. So yes, I'm bias of the 747. Thank you Boeing and all the men and women who built her. She will always be the most beautiful, elegant and graceful "Queen of the Skies".
all 747 !!! I love planes and especially the 747, the most beautiful aircraft ever built, my dream was always to be able to fly in one of them, it is a pity that the airlines have stopped using it. I will not be able to fulfill my great dream, 747 FOREVER !!! I remember the movies AIRPORT 75 and 77 with this awesome plane. I've only been able to see him at an airport and landing and taking off, but only once...
Korean air still uses them and ordered new ones
I'm most certain that even 50yrs from now, people will still be talking about the 747. What an iconic airplane ! I've never flown in one, but it's on my bucket list to do so : )
Iconic plane, flew on it twice.
747 and concorde, though completely different, are both legends and my fave passenger planes.
A380, yes it is another iconic plane but it will be short lived sadly.
Happy birthday 747. Its my most favourite aircraft ever.Big,elegant and very comfortable.I enjoyed every flight on the 747 and I very much hope I can be on another again soon
The A380 may be the biggest, but the 747 had a bigger influence in aviation. Long live the queen!
So heartbreaking farewell of Legendary BOEING 747😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔, please, come back as soon as possible.
Such a nice plane the 747
And Sam such a good video maker
One of the best documentary on the 747
Never flew on one. But in 1972 I was connecting a flight at Chicago Ohare. I was 15 years old. Walking thg thru the terminal. I looked out the window at the Nose of a 747. I'll never forget how BIG It WAS! It was 20 feet away from me. Great video!!
Love the 747 but sad for the A380 will end production in 2021 tho. But congrats to the 747 make its 50th anniversary!
Diamond Airways ROBLOX a380 couldn’t even see its 20th
what will be its successor?
Yeah, the 747 and the A380 will end his productions almost in the same time.
But reality the end 4 engine aircraft because high fuel cost now Rise 2 engine aircraft low fuel cost like b777x and a350.
But Don’t worry queen of the sky b747-400 and 747-8 to cargo still flying future
@@brandonlucanacomment4891 You're right, like the A340 for example, he's a 4 engine plane and his production ended in 2011.
Thinking of the Last 747 ever to be retired makes me cry
The B747 is an amazing marvel of aviation engineering 💙
Much appreciation for the upload, Sam. You've got a great channel.
Lots of great memories on BA 747... 43yrs ago, as a young girl. I and my family flew BA 747 from Seoul, S Korea to America. My first air travel and 1st of many air travels. It was with Korean Air and Pan Am, first stopped at Honolulu, then a layover at LAX, Panama, Brazil. Then back to US 1 yr later.
Also, 26 yrs ago briefly as a flight attendant for Northwest airlines, I few on BA 747 many times for those transpacific and transcontinental flights.
Pan Am and Northwest do not exist anymore...
Powerful but smooth flights... Fun times.
Thanks for the video, Sam!
2:32 There stay also in the front a legendary plane. The 727 with the iconic engine in the tail.
The Queen of the skies has to remain forever...Boeing shouldn't stop the production..It's an icon in the aviation industry...A legend who has no replacement...
Wow, one of the best aircrafts ever built.
Thank you.
i've been riding in the 747 since I was a kid. Never disappointing in terms of speed or comfort. The 747 is in my opinion, the finest aircraft out there.
This June I'll have the privilege of flying business class in the upper deck of a 747-400 on British Airways. We'll be flying from Denver to Capetown, S.A.
It's been 25 years since I've flown on the upper deck of the queen of the skies. Back in the early 90s I flew business class on the upper deck of a Northwest airlines 747 from L.A. to Seoul, SK. I'm looking forward to climbing those stairs up to my seat.
My earliest memory of flying in a B747 was as a 18month old and sitting in the baby bassinet attached to the wall in front of economy, traveling from Sydney to LA.
I have since flown across the Pacific on 747-100, -200, -300, -400 and SP's.
Later in my life I had the privilege to work on 747's for Qantas.
She certainly is my absolute favourite aircraft.
My mother was born on the same year 😊❤️,
I just love the way you present your aviation vlogs - it’s truly amazing 😊😊,
Thank you for this sweet video 💐
Thank you so much!
Mine too 😁
deepti rai pandit my dad was born on the same year
deepti rai pandit my father was also born that year.
My mom also
When I was a child I wasn´t really interested in planes.
But that changed when I saw for my first time a 747 landing from outside. I was 12 years old and I was going to Narita, the train goes into tunnel just before the head of the main runway there and in that moment a 747 was landing. It was absolutely stunning.
She's big, she's powerful, but I never got to the top before 😭 😂
Y Yangyy2 me neither.
Y Yangyy2 don’t worries Teresa still flights with the 747
I have been on the top twice with British Airways. It’s like an oasis. A lot more quiet. When you are separated from the rest of the aircraft it feels a lot more spacious because it’s quieter.
I have never been on a 747（Just the A380
Y Yangyy2 u should before it goes away.
I too had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit for takeoff of a 747 on Qantas from LAX to BNE (pre-9/11). It was an experience I will never forget. The 747 will always have a special place in my heart when it comes to air travel. I was also lucky to see the arrival of the Space Shuttle to LA on the back of a 747. All great memories. Thanks Sam for this video and all the videos you do.
Soon it will be “farewell to A380” sad ...
They’ve stopping production in 2021- www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/14/a380-airbus-to-end-production-of-superjumbo
Greedy airlines owners
greedy airbus owners @@JuanIparraguirre
olivier de chez carglass . Dont hold your breath , it’s not going to be anytime soon .
Juan Iparraguirre Not even that. They haven’t got enough orders for em.
I flew the 747-100, SP,300 and 400 for years. I love the 747. Queen of the skies, i loved flying it all especially on long haul flights. Thank you Sam. You brought back good memories=) =‘)
Sam, did you see that BA, as part of their 100 year celebrations are repainting one of their 747s in BOAC livery. Its due to fly from Ireland where it is being painted to Heathrow on Monday 18th Feb. Apparently it will keep these colours until BA retire the 747 in 2022/23.
On my blog SamChui.com we will pay close eyes to report all the related news on this BA retro 747.
@@SamChui have you been on a 747-400 combi
I definitely love to fly on that bird!
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@@hanj31 yes he has he has been on a klm 74 combi
For a little kid like me in the 90s, flying on a 747 was a unique experience. It was so large it almost seemed endless inside. This plane was awe inspiring and still is. I've traveled continents on the graceful 747.
Once all the 747 disappears forever, a330 will reign as the butter master
Gusest2676 yeah loo
Gusest2676 7 47-8 has no scheduled end for production yet but A380 does and very shortly. A 380 is even more expensive to fly for fuel and cannot have a second career as a freighter so it will disappear first.
The a330 is already retired with some airlines and the a330neo has few orders. In 30 years the a330 will disappear
The 747 was the aircraft I was trained on as a flight attendant. I loved this aircraft so much.
During its "Golden Era" in the 70s, 80s and 90s...almost every major airline in the world had at least one Jumbo in the fleet.
American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United, PanAm, TWA, Northwest, Eastern, Air Canada, Avianca, AeroSur, LAN Chile, Varig, Aerolineas Argentinas, Iberia, Air France, British Airways, BOAC, Virgin Atlantic, SAS Scandinavian, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Olympic Airways, KLM, TransAero, EL AL, MEA, Saudia, EgyptAir, Nigeria Airways, Cameroon Airlines, Royal Air Marroc, South African Airways, Air India, PIA, Air China, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Asiana, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia, Phillipines, Eva Air, Japan Airlines, ANA, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Atlas Air, FedEx, UPS, CargoLux, ABC Cargo....and of course the Air Force One!
Believe it or not, both LH and BA have more 747’s in their fleet now than they have A380’s...
You forgot the mention SWISSAIR ...I flew this beautiful lady too...💖
10 years ago , I flew with Garuda Indonesia 747 , it was amazing experience , so glad to have that experience
Great tribute & memories, thank you Sam. We will always, ‘Hail to the Queen’ ✈️💙
I worked at Boeing for 20 years. I built parts for all models and I was involved with the start of the 777 and 787 models, making parts for the prototypes and then production models. I made hundreds of 747 landing gear doors and 777 nacelle panels.
A380 production is finished too😞like if you want a380 and 747 back
The queen of the skies !!!!!
Sorry but the double decker concept was originally from BOEING. I really like the 747-8i dominating the skies once again. It is good that 747-8f is thriving to the business... So diminished the delusional A380. Don't get me wrong just the A380.
Didn't Emirates order a few 100 more of the A380's?
I Hope The Titans Fly Forever!!! But um... Salam from Jakarta, brother...
No Way
Majestic Feeling Flying With B747, Never Had That Feeling In Other Aircraft, Even In A380... Classic, Superb, Excited and First Ever Double Decker... Just Amazing... Hopefully it will still fly 50 years more... LOVE 747 & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
That is the 1st plane I few on and im sad. Bye 747😔
Truly love this wonderful kite . SAA 747-200 ZS-SAN was my first flight on one 1971 ish . And i saw her retire and avoid the scrap metal machine. If you visit south africa go visit the South African airways museum. And a very south african warm welcome .
Why do people so harsh and dislike this amazing video. Sam I love your videos.
One of the iconic airplane ever. Everyone, at some point, has fell in love with her. Looking forward to another 50 years with 747-8 and beyond.
Qantas 747. Best because I'm Australian 🇦🇺🇦🇺 . Just something about being overseas on long holidays and seeing that flying kangaroo arriving ready to take ya back home ✈🇦🇺👍
Hey, really love your country! It's a nice place to stay!
I’m from China but I’ve never taken the Air China’s 747, but I have been taken the Aussie’s few times and absolutely love it
@@s.z.x.01 I flew Air China 747 great from LA to China very front seat at the nose, no isle traffic great sleeping. I liked China as well.
Loved the qantas 747 400s, my mom flew on the SP, -200s and -300s and she loved them as well.
After many many years of dreaming to fly on the upper deck of the 747 after listening to my fathers stories and him say 'you fly it when you can afford it'....i finally can...Flying Thai next month ..Upper deck...from Bangkok - Bali and back!! Cant wait!!
Wow. Thanks again Sam. This is another WELL MADE video. Great info, great takes and you transmitted your love of flying. I'm glad I found your channel
I only flew once on the 747. The flight was with Tower Air between MIA and JFK on 1999. Although the plane was in a really bad shape for me this is the most amazing flight that I have ever taken. The best aircraft ever built .
A380 envies her!
The A380 is an amazing, lavish, beautiful, state of the art plane, with it's showers, and private areas, but the original monster airplane, the B747, in all her beauty, will continue on. When the A380 goes away, as far as being discontinued, i am sure Qantas, Emirates, Thai, British Airways, Qatar, and other carriers that feature the massive aircraft will continue putting him, the king of the skies, in their service.
my love songs I’m sure the 747-400 is bigger than a380
This video reminds me of my one and only flight on an Air NZ 747-200 from Auckland to Rarotonga in early 1986. I was so tired I didn't really appreciate what a significant event it was. The return trip two years later was on a 767, and I was in awe of that aircraft.
In the original footage the stewardess started smashing the champagne bottles before the announcer said "go".
The announcer with the microphone originally said, "when I say go, hit the bottle," but all they heard him say was "go", and started smashing the bottles before they should have, it was hilarious.
Maybe some of them were from foreign airlines, couldn't understand English well but just enough to understand the key word was 'go'.
@@afh7689 That's exactly what I thought.
I've flew on 747 , for the fist time, in 1999. Was a 200 Series from Milan to NY , with Alitalia. I had an economy seat, but at the last second I was assigned to the upper deck, in Magnifica Class, for overbooking!!! Fantastic flight!!!
The B747 is the biggest plane that boeing has built, I hope at the future they don't bring it down!
Sadly they would bring it down
I absolutely love how the 747 has captured the imagination of so many. I suppose this is rare these days. My favorite? I suppose the 747-400, that is what I've flown in most often. But I'm sure the - 8 isn't too bad.. Lol.. Thanks Sam for your tribute. Makes me happy.
Hi Sam, As always great video. I flew the United 747SP from Hong Kong to Singapore couldn't remember when. Then, We took the 747 from Qantas with its Original Australian livery, very colourful and certainly beautiful. My greatest memory and possibly fell in love with the 747 was, when my aunt flew to Hong Kong in 1970s, 8 (or four?) tyres out of a total of 16 were blown. It landed safely in Tokyo. We waited in Hong Kong, I was so excited that I thought the replacement 707 was the real thing. I visited the HARS in Wollonggong to visit a recently (2016?) retired Qantas 747-400 which hold a record of flying the longest distance from Australia to UK. Unfortunately, Qantas was doing something with some of its engine, so I couldn't get into the aircaft and visit its facilities. The second favourite 747 is the Cathay Pacific with its green and BOAC look alike livery. Thank you
I flew on KLM 747 8 times when I was young, it was the plane that got me into aviation. I guess now I will never be able to pilot one😢
Great Plain.Grait story.Thank you and regards from germany
I was a crew chief on usaf E-4B (747-200) Tail # 73-1676. For 11 years. It was great to fly them around the world. Always a great ride
The first time I flew in 1985 was in a 747 Manila to Narita, then to San Francisco. 4 years ago I flew Korean air Manila to Incheon and they had replaced the usual 777 with a 747. From Incheon they used the usual 777 to DFW, I preferred the 747. I know it's an older platform, inefficient, aging but it was noticeably quieter, bigger and a lot more comfortable considering all I fly is economy.
Dear Sam, thank you for this video. I'm 55 years old and I grew up with the 747. When I was young my father took me to Schiphol to watch the Queen of the Skies. Much later, 11 years ago, aged 44 i first flew on her. It was a 747-400 combi from Schiphol to Narita. I was travelling in bussiness class in the first row on the lower deck. It was an experience I'll never forget. Unfortunetaly I had to fly back on a 777 from Osaka. Also great plane but not a 747. Thanks again.
Old is Gold ✈😍 🛩
Modern A380: 👎👎👎👎👎
Old 747: 👍👍👍👍👍
I love the 747- always was one of my favorite planes. I have several Matchbox toys of 747s I have amassed over the years and I have to say the biggest thrill of my life was seeing the 747 for the first time in 1990 at LAX as they rarely flew into my local international airports. I really enjoyed seeing this video.
16:57 cargolux on the right side of Sam
Could it be captain Joe???
You also know Captain Joe?
I do
Lol you're right xD
Where? I don't see Joe anywere
No country in the world will ever built an aircraft like 747 Jumbo Jet.
The most beautiful, safest in the world
747: pilot's dream
737 Max 8: unstable pilot's heart rate
UNSTABLE UNSTABLE RAAS ALERT INTENSIFES
First flight was on a Qantas 747 back in 2003, I was only 4 but I’ve always been fascinated by its size, beauty and elegance, once a 747 fan always a 747 fan
It's sad to see 4 engine beasts decline and crumble slowly.
the 747 won't go a way for a long time if only because they are still the best cargo planes. passenger versions might go down but cargo is still increasing in demand.
Sam, I am a Long time follower of yours! I am also an avid aviation geek and love flying in all the different aircraft built by all manufacturers of all over the world. You Sam have the best channel on TH-cam and frankly the best life a man could have!!! Thank you again for this video showing us the beauty of the B 747 aircraft and the impact that she made to modern aviation. I remember my first ever airplane experience which was on a Thai Airways B747-200 trans-continental flight from Seattle, WA USA to New Delhi, India as a 6 Years old boy with my family years old boy with my family . Oh the memories.... thank you Sam for igniting I these memories in my head again! Stay Blessed from my family to yours!
All hail the Queen! (Of the skies)😜👍🏽
Another excellent documentary. Along with several other notable aircraft, he 747 joins the pantheon of aircraft that really did change the world. Design and production of this aircraft was literally an "Incredible" undertaking in every respect. Here's another shout-out to Joe Sutter who made it possible. In 1968 my father took me and my brother to Seattle where I sat in the pilot's (Jack Waddell's) seat of the prototype, and then stood along side the runway as Pan Am's first 747 touched down in front of us. WOW!! Going on board once it parked, I can still recall the plastic covered seats, the new airplane smell, and the overwhelming twin-isle size!!! In October of last year I revisited the prototype 747, as well as making the pilgrimage to Everett, where sadly, production of the 747 is now down to only one every six months. But what a revelation in air travel it was.
Dad: Why r u crying so damn loud
lel
is that from bellcc aviation memes?
@@madingwang7778 Oh yeah, I love Those Memes!
The first time I flew on a 747-4 was on my way to NRT Japan to move I was 12 that time and I still remember that wide cabin and 3-4-3 sitting of the Delta Airlines. Now I work in the NRT airport as a Ground crew and seeing my favorite Airplane everyday ❤️❤️❤️
Boeing 747 is the Best! Air INDIA
The 747 runs deeply in my family. My aunt worked for Boeing for over 40 years and was there for the roll out ceremony. My mother’s best friend died in a 747. She was a flight attendant for Pan Am. And I am now a Boeing 747 captain.
Queen of the sky🤩
Thanks! My favorite plane, she is a majesti machine! I watched the final touchdown of KL868 "City of Tokyo' in Amsterdam yesterday. Couldn't hold back my tears, I will miss the Queen, no longer gracing the skies.
We'll miss you queen of the skies
HASSAN'S Aviation it’s not going yet
The Boeing 747 will always be in my memory. Sadly, I never got to ride it and now I never will.
Wow beautiful!!
At 8:15, the glorious roar of those JT9Ds during take off is one of the loveliest sounds in the world! Brings many memories flooding back. I have been lucky to fly many times on 747s! She by far the most magnificent flying machine ever made imho. You did a mighty good job honoring such a significant aircraft in this video young man. Ironically, the A380, another magnificent plane, saw the end of production announcement this year too. Too bad the A380 came along about 40 years too late. The 747, though, will forever hold it's place in history as the plane that brought air travel to the masses, the world over!
Had anyone else wondered if a 747-8 could be powered with 2 GE9Xs? Might take some of its iconic look but it might make he queen live longer.
ROOKIE SKIPPER They would need to redesign the entire wing structure which would be very expensive.
True
ROOKIE SKIPPER - Honestly, with just 2 engines, it just wouldn't be a 747. That would be similar to putting a 4 banger turbo in a 70 Cuda. Gasp!
We can't say "goodbye" to the 747 but "happy retirement", which is well deserved. Her 700 series progeny will fly on for many yrs to come so her legacy will continue. Long live the queen.