The Last Boeing 747 - Final Delivery Flight
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2023
- The last Boeing 747, a -8F is the 1574th built of a production run that has spanned 55 years. Join me in the final B747 delivery Ceremony at Boeing Everett factory.
Listen to Boeing’s current and former CEO honoring the “incredibles”, John Travolta talking about his love of B747 and Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr announcing the upgrade of their 747-8 cabins. I spoke with Charlie Trippe Jr, grandson of Pan Am’s founder Juan Trippe and many Boeing employees who worked on the 747 line with their stories and emotions.
The last B747; Atlas Air N863GT departed Everett the next morning at 8:19am. She received a water cannon salute, followed by a quick takeoff with a steep climb out. Then she performed a low flyby to say goodbye! Later, she drew a 747 and a crown in the sky!
Over the years, I have been fortunate to fly on the 747 a total of 282 times, with every model from the 747-100 to the 747-8F, from 747-SP to SR to SUD and Combis. There are many memorable ones….I picked some special 747 flights to share with you!
747 Forever Incredible!
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747 Quiz Answer
1. Japan Airlines
2. Atlas Air
3. B747-400
4. Lufthansa
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747 Quiz Answer
1. Japan Airlines
2. Atlas Air
3. B747-400
4. Lufthansa
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Respect to Lufthansa and Korean Air for keeping the passenger variants alive.
Lufthansa signed contracts for the 8 at a time just before we saw the shift to twin engine long rangers like the a350. They are stuck with them. I invisage that they will convert them to freighters and stick with the a380
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Bro forgot about Thai airways
Oh and china
@@5911aviation They don't have the 747-800.
That's crazy... Im the tug driver who pushed it away from the delivery center and towed it to the south gate... It was an honor and I'm so glad so many people share this level of enthusiasm.... May the 747 live forever
Congratulations. I'd feel immensely proud too. Anyone who had anything to do with this amazing aircraft would feel a personal connection. The Incredibles, the airlines, Boeing designers, engineers and staff, parts and services suppliers, rampies, cabin and flight crew, etc, and of course the billions of passengers who have flown in and marveled at the magic.
Cool !!
Respect to you. What an amazing job that would be, towing the last 747 to the gate. Awesome.
@@rtate26695 thank you... I was very proud, because that was the last of the old Boeing... This new Boeing that has gradually gone down hill since the merging of McDonald Douglas is a joke. It's so pathetic what I'm seeing on a daily basis, it used to be such an amazing experience to be a part of. I really hope corporate gets their act together but the next CEO is an accountant from Wall Street so not much hope. Best wishes
8:53 the 747 smiling at us to say "Thanks For The Respect!".
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I started my life as Lufthansa Airline Hostess on a 747 in 1976. I loved and still love this Airplane. My very first flight was to Nairobi, Kenya. It was an amazing journey. Seeing the last delivery and take off of this majestic airplane brought back many fond memories. ❤
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I'm Kenyan
woah thats amazing!
Wow, thats great. I work at nairobi airport as a cabin groomer. I see lufthansa mostly A330s coming here on daily basis and some rare times a340-300. Before 2020, KLM, Air France and British Airways used to fly 747s to Nairobi daily. Sad that we dont see them anymore. Only a few freighters once in a while
The 747 is an extremely special aircraft and it will be remembered forever!
No matter if you prefer Airbus or Boeing the 747 is the Queen of the skys and she will rem that way forever!
Thank you 747 for all the inc memories and may there be many more!
Didn't like the front hatch design tho.
@@bernard5260 It looks a bit like a giant egg from head on of you ask me but it's unique and special that way😂
Wait 747 is gonna stop it’s service!?
@@laihongyan9304 no bruh
@@Boeing-ER-jy9vq oh thanks
The 747 represents a new life for me and my parents transporting us from Korea to the US as immigrants way back in 1973. And since then it's represented to me travel to faraway lands. Every time I see its unmistakable profile, I feel a combination of wonderment and nostalgia. I mean, a four engine giant, people wonder how does something of this size go airborne? I miss the days of boarding 747's on Northwest Airlines, UA, KAL, and Pan Am.
it’s an amazing plane.
Beautiful story. Glad to have you and your family on our side. I hope this country has been a great home to you and your family and will continue to be for generations to come.
Physics, aerodynamics, and engineering 🛫✈️...!
It’s a sad day for the industry and people as a whole. 😢
Fly high queen of the skies ✈️
We shall all miss 747😢❤
Shall we?. Be quiet
@@clich126 and you,too.
I love the Boeing 747 I was on last flight from Cape Town to london British airways
The A380 stopped production before the 747
Don’t worry there’s always Airbus
I just want to thank Boeing for building such a special airplane. I also want to say thank you to Lufthansa for continuing to use this beautiful aircraft and for giving all those who still haven’t flown the queen (myself included) an opportunity. May the Queen of the Skies always be remembered ❤❤❤
I've never flown on 747 in my short life of thirteen years but I have visited the first ever made 747-100 City of Everett at the Museum of flight and been inside it as well as seeing a 747-800F for Atlas Air parked at the factory and another 747-800F taking off for Korean Air Cargo at KSEA, and I must say it's a majestic mighty beast and I hope to fly on it one day and maybe even pilot it with my aspiration of becoming a commercial or cargo pilot in the future.
Cool
bros talking loquaciously for a 13 year old
@@avidaviation67is there any possibility you might have ADHD?
Not trying to be rude, just curious
@@filipkohout4704 Nah I just talked my head off in this particular comment
After Concorde my favorite seat is the 747 upper deck, even traded my first class seat with somebody in the ud once, always a thrill to see a 47 at the departure gate…was better than being at home for those long Pacific and European flights, loved every moment of every flight…tears 🙏🏻🕊✈️
As a 30 + year employee, Thank you Sam for an outstanding. Video showcasing the queen of the sky. I remember watching the first flight on tv when it was introduced being so impressed, but i never dreamed of actually working there.
I have worked for Boeing for almost 35 years. I started on the 747 line in the wing-body join area. I loved it! I have fond memories of my time on 747 and am still in awe of the airplane.
I was there in 1969 on the first one , flight test program had 5 to test in parralel, worked in Everett on the first one before first flight and then down to Boeing field for flight testing.
Was in avionics. what a plane. Flew with it down to NM for landing gear and brake testing. Impresive 3 landings including panic stop before take off, no thrust reversers , fully loaded, 3 times with no flaring upon landing, amazing
@@JamesAnderson-mr2sg Kirtland AFB?
Maybe Walker Afb near Roswell I think, close to Mexico, Some of the workers went toTijuana
Great video Sam!
I would like to share a moment related to the 747 that I will always remember in my career.
The day British Airways flew her last 747 into Wales I was one of the pilots of a crew operating a flight from London Gatwick to Dublin and I had the chance of hearing in first person the last comm exchange between the BA crew and the londinese controllers.
It’s been a touching moment being there at that time, I will always remember that!
35 years ago, I was a child who have never even been in a car before; yet I experienced the amazing journey that is flying in a Boeing 747-100 from China to America.
over the next 20 years, this majestic queen of the skies took me to and from China nearly a dozen times. I flew on every major variant of the jet except the dash 8...and I will always equate long haul flights with the 747.
they will be in the skies for decades to come but it's sad for me knowing we will never see a new one again.
Awesome video Sam!
#747
#queenoftheskies
Love you 747, you have always been the queen and forever shall be. Thanks Joe and the incredibles for an amazing legacy as you have touched the hearts of billions.
54 years of running in the production line, first wide body. revolutionised long haul, high capacity air travel, served in all fronts from passenger, to cargo, military, fire fighting and so on. It will always be the one and only Queen of the Skies
Thank you Sam for inspiring and helping me to create cool travel videos, it helped me boosting up my travel page to over 1k sub finally 😊😊✨✨
Great homage to the 747
Thanks
A380 is way better Boeing has mcas Airbus doesn't now if u know what I mean boring lost its charm when it merged with mc Douglass
@@fenimorefillmore5322 Boeing doesn't have Mcas but airbus has also lost its charm when it did bad mistakes too
There’s still nothing like seeing a 747 either rotate for take off or setup for landing. You can rest assure she’s being watched, filmed and talked about somewhere around the world. ❤
No other aircraft like the 747.
Yeah like hmm m you think.we should have not run HV electrical wires thru the giant fuel tank or hope that cargo door will stay shut & guess they fixed the tail strike damage goodly
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What a great video Sam! Thank you for your amazing work. You are so right that you always remember your first love. For me, it was a Singapore Airline 747-400 departing from the Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong on a rainy day of February 1996. Even after more than 20 years, I could still remember the scene I saw from the window, the noise I heard, the vibration and the acceleration I experienced during the takeoff roll, just like it happened yesterday. The moment has ignited my love on flying and aviation forever.
Now whenever I see a 747 being retired, I have to try so hard holding my tears. It is truly a mighty and elegant engineering masterpiece.
I never got a chance to sit 747 but seeing videos of 747 and the memories people had on that aircraft is simply amazing. QUEEN OF THE SKIES now and FOREVER.
I'm a Military Aviation UA-camr, but even for me this absolute magnificent beast is one of the few aircraft that leave me left aghast at how awesome it looks either on tarmac or indeed in the air. Truly mesmerising, yet such a frequent flier in the skies. Let's hope this final 747 proves to live up to its status🙏👊
The moment he said that the first ever 747 was involved in the Tenerife disaster. That hit me hard ngl.
It was inspiring to see all of the love and support for the 747 at the ceremony Tuesday, glad you could join us in Everett to see this beauty off.
For every aviation enthusiast, these are one of the things that can make you really emotional. For Boeing producing the 747 for 54 years is actually mind blowing, but it's so sad that lot's of airlines started retiring the queen of the skies. Amazing high quality video as always Sam!!
I will always remember landing in the cockpit of a 747 in the jumpseat arriving in Paris CDG, the full view was amazing and when we landed it was smooth as hell and I wasnt sure if we had touched down as the cockpit sits so high to the ground, thanks to the AF Captain
Bowah
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I've never flown in a 747, but is by far my absolutely favorite airplane of all.
Hi Kimi, Did you correct the spun
Have you gotten your drink yet, Kimi?
I saw this flight on flight radar and I’m thinking I bet Sam is going to see the last queen of the sky’s delivery flight.
My first trip back to Germany in 1999 after moving to the States in 1993 with my brand new husband, was on a Lufthansa 747-400. My oldest, now 25, was just about 1.5 years old. The flight crew absolutely went out of their way to make sure he had fun by showing him the galley and showering him with gifts. ❤
Well done Sam, thank you for marking the occasion as it should be marked.
Really enjoyed your presentation.
I remember watching the British Airways 747 land in Wales, but thank you for reminding me about it, I need to go and watch it again.
I had the privilege to have been one of the British Airways B747 Cabin Crew and I loved the plane to my heartbeat! It will be missed dearly 🥲🥲🥲🥲
I flew in the upper deck of an Air France 747, in August 1990, from MRU to CDG. Most memorable flight for a variety of reasons. Great vid, TY Sam.
@@Resh.. Memorable mainly because that fight came thru a war zone. Saddam had invaded Kuwait the day before. My kids went to sleep as soon as the refreshments were done. The crew change at Dhahran, SA was memorable because the pilots refused to leave the flight deck. As a parent, my bonus was the relative peace and quiet. Economy is brutal, specially on a 10-12 hr flight.
Mile high club?
Thank you Sam for sharing your love for this iconic plane. I remember the day when my dad took me to see the first 747 flew into Montreal (Dorval in those days). From memory it was 1970. I was 12 and can clearly remember my reaction when I could see the planes approach and its overall size. "Wow", was most likely the word I used to describe my first jumbo jet. Years later, I held a position in India (Bangalore) and my preferred flight was on BA from Bangalore to Heathrow. Super easy and wonderful.
Absolutely majestic… Tears are a profound effect from this clip… Memories for myself as a passenger and then being able to sit in a simulator in Montreal at Dorval Airport when I was a young boy with my neighbour who worked at Air Canada.. I so love the feeling of flight… Always a wonderful experience.. Thank you Sam for this wonderful tribute to the “Queen Of The Skies” ❤
Mr. Chui is so connected, he is on the pulse of the aviation industry. And respected everywhere, the quality of your videos is the pinnacle on UA-cam. Happy new year Chui
Agree completely
Yes. He's well plugged. If you understand hand symbolism you will know the team he represents on this Earth.
Queen of the sky will never dies😭💔
I had the pleasure of being at the 747 event. Looks like I was sat ~15 rows behind you! Loved when Travolta came up on stage, and the reveal with the doors opening at the end was so special
Brilliantly Done! I'm all choked up...747 Iconic Queen of the Skies...forever and always!
Hey Sam , I flew the 747 for Cathay Pacific for 10 years and logged 6700 hours. Every hour flying that airplane was like a dream come true.
Hi Joe did u ever fly with Captain Obed?
@@jxxrryy7x I am sure he did
I love 747s, I remember the time when I saw this magnificent masterpiece for the first time. It’s been 41 years, but my love for the Queen is still getting stronger
And it will grow stronger as time goes on.
I live in Everett WA and was 8 when the first 747 flew out of here. I am now 60 and it is amazing that it is only now being retired from production. I have friends that helped build this plane. I drive by the building often, it is an awesome sight to see. Boing will always be a great part of our community.
You have the best job in the world, Sam. 💕 Those 747s really are 'so damned good-looking' and I have so many happy memories flying on her.
My very first trip to the US was on 747 -400 from London to Los Angeles via Pan American on 12/3/1990. I still remember everything about that flight, including the food.
I don't think I've ever teared up at an aviation video before, but this .. this did it. Seeing that BA 747's last landing again really just made it all hit home again. It's a moment of celebration as much as it is sad. Great content Sam.
It got to me, too. 😪
I salute you Sam for this video. It gave me goose bums. My first flight on a 747 was a 500 seat charter plane from martinair holland. 1.55 hours from palma to amsterdam. I was thrilled and flew many times on this majestic plane. Big thank you.
I was honoured & privileged to work on Qantas’s
747-SP
747-200
747-300
747-400
Thank you my Queen
❤👑❤👑
During a flight back in 1990 my then 10 year old son was invited into to the B747 cockpit jump seat for the takeoff from Honolulu and the landing at Nadi, Fiji. He’s now in his 40’s and has never forgotten that experience on the Queen of the skies. Thanks Sam for sharing this with all of us.
I jump seated a take off in 1993 when I was 10 on a Canadian Airlines 737-200. Those days are sure gone ☹
Fantastic video Sam. Great way to celebrate the legacy of the 747. Amazing aircraft that you never tire to see or fly. There will never be an aircraft as beautiful and graceful. Always feels safe, reliable and rock solid.
Boeing built her strong, with over-engineering behind just about all areas.
I remember the good ol’ days of flying the 747-400ER with qantas from Sydney- las Angeles, a smooth landing and quite ride. Goodbye 747 and hopefully you will have many more amazing years with both cargo and passengers.
Great airplanes, proud to have spent almost 35 years working for Boeing! ❤️🇺🇸
You had tears in your eyes and so did I. As a kid my dream was to see the world. At 72, my dreams have come true thanks to the 747. My best was flying 1st class in the nose into the OLD Hong Kong airport.
Sam, a beautiful job as always! - I had the privilege to design, produce and direct the television coverage for Boeing of the ATO for the 7E7, the rollout of the first 787, the first flight of the 787, the first flight of the first 747-8 and the launch of the first 747LR, and I still cried when I watched your coverage of the last 747 from the Everett plant. Thanks for staying warm and being the superb reporter and enthusiast you are. 747 FOREVER!
Sam, Thank you for posting this video of probably the greatest commercial aircraft ever built. I had the chance as a kid to watch the 1st 747 of Pan Am land at Kennedy Airport after its flight from London. I've had the chance to fly in a couple of them in my life and it remains my favorite. What a story that is part of American history. The 747 is truly a milestone highlight of aviation.
Well that’s 21 minutes of my life not wasted, beautifully made video about a beautiful aircraft, thank you.
Thanks for documenting this end of an era. You are a fantastic steward of aviation!
Its been an honor queen , 747
I’ll never forget my first flight on the Pan Am 747. It was September 1989 and I was 7 years old. I remember walking up to the gate and seeing for the first time parked in front of the gate, and remember the feeling of awe at the sight of it. Over the years I’ve flown on the 747 a several more times and have always looked forward to those flights more than any other.
Wow, what a celebration! Go 747! Thank you Sam and John Travolta. I have almost every TV show, Movie, publication and documentary featuring the 747. Did I say it will always be my favorite plane?
Just marvellous even if it brought mixed tears of sadness and joy to my eyes. Thank you all. Forever thankful -
I was at this last delivery! Quite spectacular and very beautiful seeing the sendoff they gave it.
Thank you Sam for making us feel part of this historic moment, miles and miles away.
I should have known you were going to be there when you flew into NYC. But really glad that you were able to send the final queen off. I teared up watching this story. Then to have John Travolta there that was amazing. Keep up the great work. Have you ever had the opportunity to fly one of these majestic planes? Keep up the great work!
This video is epic! Thanks Sam for such an amazing moment in history!
I flew the 747-200 and -400 so many times in my frequent flyer years, mostly on the unique upper deck first class on Lufthansa. Such a beautiful aircraft, I'm literally in tears seeing it going.
So sad to hear this is the last one... I better hurry and have my first experience on it before it totally retires!! Thanks Sam for all your incredible videos!
Thanks Sam, I had the honor to fly in this masterpiece twice, despite my fear of flying, they were the most incredible flights of my life. My respect to each and every one of the people who worked on the process and manufacturing of this incredible plane.
While I flew many times in the main cabin, I'll never forget the Lufthansa upper deck flight from IAD to Frankfurt. True classic!
End of an fantastic era… Thank you Sam for making an amazing video!!
Worked for many years on the 747, all models except the -8 as a maintenance engineer. Knew them like the back of my hand. Thanks for the great video
My first airplane trip was on a 747-400 from dulles to Heathrow in 1998. I will be hooked forever.
The low speed flypast was incredible. I think it's great to see the last 747 as a freighter. You can see all her curves, and appreciate her size and dimensions without all the windows becoming a little distracting and takes the emphasis off her other features. Great video.
The purity of the shape is certainly impressive.
The B747 is one of my favorite airliners today
I felt very emotional when I saw this video particularly when this giant plane shown up and took off. Thanks for sharing this video.
Amazing video Sam, thank you so much for sharing it. Fond memories of AC 747-400's landing at CYVR, and even the 747-200 back in the day once a week at CYYJ. That was a big airplane for YYJ in the 80's. Bitter-sweet send off for the majestic Queen, she will be with us for a long time yet and will always wear the crown. Long live the Queen.
Great video Sam! WIth your love of the 747, it's fantastic that you were there in Seattle and got to enjoy the festivities and celebration!
Such an exciting plane to fly on. This is a fitting tribute video for the Queen of the skies. A beautiful, graceful plane. Thanks for sharing.
What an awesome video.....I even got emotional and the tears rolled....
I have flown on the 747 over 50 times, either flying of simply looking at this Aircraft is something special.
Here’s to all the amazing people who designed, maintained & flew this Wonderful aircraft 👍🏼✅
I was born in 1970. This plane has been in production my entire life .
I haven't itself been on a Boeing 747, but still, I grew up in an era of 747.Its pretty sad that the era of quadjet production has ended. In fact, the Boeing 747-400 is my top favorite aircraft, and I would forever remember them even if they're gone. Because we all relate to the queen of the skies
GREAT JOB SAM!
My first 747 flight was my trip to Germany with hundreds of other military folks.(flying tigers 1985) My next 747 flight was my voyage home in FEB 1988....I remember sitting on that flight back to the states...wondering what my future would be. Occasionally looking out the window at that huge wing...
Exactly 1 year later...I crested the steps of a 747-400 on the Everett flightline....32 years later I would walk off her for the very last time...a young man had climbed those steps....but a blessed old man had exited for the last time.....Long live the 747!
Time flies but, a 747 flies better:)
Thanks Juan Tripp and Boeing for the 747 ❤
Great tribute. One of your best production ever!
Hi Sam. My history with 747 started back in 1978. Airline was back the Canadian CP air. It was my move to Canada,Toronto. After that KLM,Luhthansa,BA flights took me over the bond (Toronto-Helsinki-Helsinki-Toronto) for years. And yes.. 747 never had direct flights to Helsinki. Of all the planes I have flown I have to say 747,all types,have a place in my heart forever. PS. Not forgetting Concord. But that's another story. Love watching your videos Sam.
Damn, I'm almost crying. Thank you, Sam!
I grew up south of Seattle and my dad worked at Boeing from 1957 until he retired. 747 #1 was common sight flying into and out of Boeing field. When we would travel up to Seattle on I5 or Empire Way, that plane and many more to come could be seen on the flightline... waiting to take flight again. It's still is.
The Queen of the skies will be in our hearts forever ♥️
Wow Sam, I should have known you would be there for the the last send off of the Queen of the Skies! The 747 is such a majestic aircraft that always draws attention when ever she arrives or departs. This is a bitter sweet ending to her history. Well done Sam! 👍👍👍✈✈✈
Sam being a Supreme Fan of the 747, I'd be surprised if he was not present for this momentous occasion. I agree with you Skynet 1 it was an exemplary presentation at Everett, the huge crowd, and Sam's brilliant summary covering key points of the 747 story, the guests, and recent events such as the revival of stored cargo aircraft.
Flew in a 747 from London to Los Angeles in 1973 when I was 8 yrs old. When we landed in LA the captain allowed myself and my 6 year old brother to sit in the cockpit (it was at the gate and engines were off). Unforgettable..
What a beautiful video, thank you! Queen of the skies will live forever.
Thank you Sam for inspiring and helping me to create cool travel videos, it helped me boosting up my travel page to over 1k sub finally 😊😊✨✨
I wouldn't call this a "rise and fall" ... the Queen of the Skies reigned for over 60 years, that's an impressive amount of time with hundreds built! So it is quite the success story!
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@@CoolGaming-xg9sw I got the same message. Except it was samchui01
A beautiful, beautiful aircraft. After logging over 10,000 hours flying it, I can still say nothing comes close on pure pilot satisfaction sitting atop this beast. Live on Queen!
@@Paul-kw1og Yea, I want to get my license when I can. I play flight simulators and it never gets old watching planes land and go down the jet bridge.
The 747 is and will always be a legend.
This was the ones of the best videos that I saw about B747. Congrats!
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! Thank you MR.TRIPPE and MR SUTTER, Great tribute vid.
Brought tears to my eyes to see all of these people there to support the 747. Just further proof that she isn’t just any other plane, she is the queen of the skies
Can't think of another aircraft type that has such profound support and emotional connection and being such an engineering pioneer. I guess if the A380 had been as successful and survived 50 years with decades still left in her, it probably would come close.
Great shots Sam! Awesome video as always!
Thank You for making this video, without you doing this many of us would Never see something like this
Thank you Sam, your passion for the 747 is infectious! I absolutely LOVE the 747, and all your videos that feature it. Thanks again, from and Aussie Av-geek! "-)
Hey Sam, I just came across your channel and froze once I saw the 747, my all time favorite airplane!!
I was on the first flight ever of a 747 Pan Am flight to Liberia in West Africa.
There had been a bad tropical storm on our approach to the Robertsfield Airport. We landed very hard and bounced very high, once on the ground, the airplane slid off part of the runway. Exciting flight nonetheless!!
Thank you Sam for posting events like this, it brings back lots of memories. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California. God Bless you friend!
Alan
What a stunning plane, and one of the strongest plane boeing has created .
So much wanted to be there to see the final 747 built
Thank you Sam for letting me see the final 747 through your eyes
Bitter sweet 😢
There will never be a more beautiful a more magnificent and majestic plane as the Queen
Hope somehow more passenger versions come back in service
The world needs the Queen