The closing Boeing 747 has left Paine Field in Seattle, marking the shut of one other epic chapter in aviation historical past.
Final Boeing 747 Takes Flight
Boeing launched a video commemorating the departure of the ultimate 747 from Being, a cargo-configured jetliner for Atlas Air:
This jet, whereas enroute from Paine Field (PAE) in Seattle to Cincinnati (CVG), took a bit of additional time to attract out a 747 with a crown over it whereas nonetheless in Washington State, a becoming tribute to the Queen of the Skies. That 2-hour, 30-minute detour turned the flight right into a 6.5 hour journey to cowl a distance of only one,922 miles.
You may also watch the manufacturing of the ultimate 747 itinerary right here:
I’ve so many great Boeing 747 tales I may share right here, however the excellent news is that the Queen of the Skies will proceed to fly (at the least on a handful of airliners).
I’ll save my eulogy for the final 747 passenger flight, which hopefully is many, a few years away.
CONCLUSION
Boeing has simply despatched off its closing 747 from the manufacturing line, marking the tip of a historic chapter in aviation. No plane is extra iconic than the 747 and whereas my love for contemporary jetliners could also be practical, my favourite airplane stays the Queen. Long might she fly.
picture: Boeing