For those of you who are confused, the airline (Qantas) retired their last 747, and this was its last takeoff and landing before decommission. Edit: happy I helped u guys 😉
Quantas is such a good carrier, I do recall a 747-400 that had lost all navigational instrumentation going from Adelaide to Los Angeles. Instead of turning around in mid-flight because the captain determined there were no serious safety issues. The Quantas captain radioed ahead to a British Airlines 747-400 flying the same route. The British Airlines captain slowed down to allow the Quanta’s 747 to catch up. The Quantas 747 tucked up to about 300 yards off the British Airlines wing and they flew in formation to Los Angeles. You might have read about it. I might have paid to see that. If I ever fly to Australia, it will be on Quantas.
No, I think the saddest moment in aviation for the Boeing 747 (since we keep making videos about them) is the discontinuation of all Boeing 747s all together.
I will never forget my first business class flight, which was to Australia and quite possibly on this beautiful bird. I ate a first rate dinner shortly after takeoff, watched a movie, then fell fast asleep for NINE HOURS, without pharmaceutical help, and awoke just in time to snarf down my second meal, as the captain announced our approach to Sydney. I have never been so comfortable and blissful on a plane. She was truly Queen of the Skies. Long live Boeing!
My dad flew for Delta for 32 years. my mom, Brother, and myself all got to board and he flew us from Atlanta back home to Dallas. It was before 911, so the cockpit door was open so we could see. The firetrucks were spraying the water and the tower were all singing happy trails to you. I’ve never seen my dad except at his mom’s funeral, but that was so emotional.
You know that people can get attached to everything if it matters the most to them. Even an airplane retiring gets a lot of tears, one hell of an airplane.
Explanation: The 747 recently retired due to the 767 and 777 taking it over in terms of mileage, economy, technology, and overall efficiency, due to this many, including me, have been sad for the retirement of an absolute beast of technology, and aviation history. Note that I am totally not crying my eyes out rn.
The 767 was retired from the Qantas fleet years before the 747 and the 777 was never in their fleet so those reasons are invalid, The reasons regarding fuel efficiency are correct though
R.I.P. The 747, The Queen Of The Skies. She will always be in our hearts. Edit: The other day i got a notification to find out that i got 600 likes on a RU-vid Shorts i commented on, and now this? Thank you so much guys.
I worked on the wings for 747 in 1988 to 2000. Then, I was a firefighter for the company until 2014. I most likely worked on this A/P. The company isn't what it used to be before McDonnell Douglas bought the company with boeing money. What you see today is the McDonnell Douglas management.
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“Qantas 74-74; For the last time, you are clear for takeoff.” End of an Era for Airliners. May the 747 fleet rest well knowing it was the best of the best.
I know the feeling, used to be a flight attendant for SV and I was a 747 flyer, will never forget the day we operate the last flight for the Queen of the skies, all the crew was emotional as we land knowing it will be our last landing with her. What's heartbreaking the most is when I saw the captain kissed the door teary eyed as he exit the aircraft. Very proud that I flew with this beauty. She's an aviation legend❤️
I can't believe I just cried over an airplane being retired.. i have a friend who is a Delta captain and since last year has looked like his best friend died
Yes, that is the saddest moment when they retired this aircraft. I loved, loved this airplane, it’s my favorite out of all our fleet. She was the best! My most favorite was before they added all the extra seats to make more money. I was fortunate enough to work on it for 42 years before they retired her as a flight attendant . Loved this majestic aircraft. ❤️😢
42 years?! That’s incredible! So many aircraft, so many stories… I bet you were practically best mates with the Queen by that point! That must’ve been hard to say goodbye… if a plane ever had a soul, I’m sure this one was thankful for your dedication. Thank you for your service! And fly high, Queen of the Skies. You will be missed dearly ❤️
She was an Angel, the queen of the sky. I grew up with the 747 and every time we took a flight, my dad made shure its a 747 just so i could fly in my favorite plane. When i was 10 the Stewardess asked me mid flight if I wanted to see the cockpit. The pilot sit me on his thigh, held my hands and guided the plane with me, i was nearly 30min inside the cockpit and i was even allowed to set the gear at landing. I can never forget that view and the beautiful memories i have, it breaks my heart seeing it being discontinued
😢😢😢Know how that feels !! I felt utter sadness when all the DC3s were retired from a local airline called INTRA AIRWAYS JERSEY C.I. Company closed down 😢 Such happy days .👍🍒😍🥰
you will always be the queen of the skies we will all miss you and be in our hearts forever "Qantas 7474 for the last time you are cleared for takeoff" goodbye 747.😢
When I was child I taught airliner will long last(like 60 years) the 747. Because of Long Ranged and double deck. And now most B747 Got retired too early:(
I had chills down my spine, the 747 was and still will be known as the queen of the skies. It’s so sad having it gone, at least you can see the AN225 in plane heaven. You are most likely the most well known aircraft in the world, watching you go is just heartbreaking. Some people would’ve never even heard of you in the few coming years, and some people would have never flow in one of your many variants. From carrying a space shuttle, to just carrying passengers, the 747 has truly earned its name as the queen of the skies. There have been many instances where it doesn’t just carry regular passengers, but broken a record by carrying 605 refugees to safety. Cargo is also a major thing, and you will hopefully continue doing cargo flights. You will be missed my friend, goodbye 😢
@@M109TankEnthusiast correct during a evacuation flight hosted by Israel get people out of a combat zone they packed a 747 that had no seats or cargo full of 1000 people
As an Australian myself and loves planes, this just kills me. It’s amazing how much flights it had in the first place and it was one of the best planes to ever exist. Edit: 812 likes in 2 days 😳
When I was younger I saw a bloody qantas 747 at Sydney before I really got into planes nowadays it saddens me to the heart I didn’t respect that moment more
My dad is a war vet who served the Army for 24 years flying the Chinook, he finally decided to retire as a 1 star general ,and it was one of the happiest days for our family. It was hard for him because he would never get to fly the Chinook with his crew ever again, he even teared up, but it was worth it. He never been to any of my birthdays, Christmas, and fathers day. It was a bitter sweet day but it's all over ☺️. He flew during the war against Afghanistan and nearly got shot, saved people from hurricanes, and delivered all sorts of bombs and tanks, love him so much, he is the hero of my life
For those of you who are confused, the guy waving out of the top of the plane was the pilot. He jumped off the top of the plane because he thought he could fly.
“Don’t be sad that it has ended, be happy that it happened” - A wise man Edit: this is the most likes i've ever gotten on a comment and just wanted to say thank you to the ppl who liked :D
The pilots did something really special when the last Qantas 747 left Sydney, when looked at on traffic control instruments, their route traced a gigantic flying kangaroo then they set off on her last flight to head into storage….. end of an Aussie era.
The message for the 747. The plane will be forever be missed and since this has happened it will never be the same. Since she is called ✨THE QUEEN OF THE SKIES✨1 like = 1 farewell wish to the 747
Just out of high school in 1969, took a trip with a friend to Seattle in Aug, saw many 747s at the assembly plant, and some doing test flights. At that time, it was truly amazing. Nothing in the sky's could compare. First impression was that it looked like it was hardly moving in the air, but of course, it was going over 200mph. The 747 was certified by the FAA for commercial passenger service on December 30, 1969. The 747 entered service with Pan Am on January 22, 1970.
I happened to be in St Martin when the last KLM 747 landed and took off. They gave it the same treatment. Had the opportunity to fly one of the Queens in 1976 going to Hawaii. My wife worked for an airline for 32 years and we flew about every airplane over those years. The 747 was always my favorite ride.
I saw the 747 before but is was a cargo "Atlas air" one when we were landing at Miami for a connecting flight to Puerto Rico not knowing that they were to be retired in August
I've been a passenger aboard them. There's nothing like it. It was so smooth, we could have been parked on the tarmac. I wasn't consciously aware I was aboard a plane unless we banked to turn. Flew across the Atlantic and back. Thank You Lufthansa. 🇩🇪
