Boeing 747 Special Performance MALUTI ZS-SPC: THE ULTIMATE TOUR

[@Neo_Rain146]

I remember as a child around the late 80's or early 90's flying to lisbon and the flight stewardess asking me if i'd like to come see the cockpit. A memory i still treasure. SAA in that era were truly the best of the best

[@CoolCapeTravel]

No more cockpit access for anyone!

[@foxecho727]

Margaret is AWESOME!! so is the rest of the SAAMS museum staff.... I love visiting Maluti when I'm in town from the States!

[@CoolCapeTravel]

It's an incredible museum 😍

[@ashwinmoheeput6060]

That aircraft was leased to Air Mauritius between 1984 and 1994 and carried the name "Chateau du Reduit". Flew it in 1985, 1987 and 1992.

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Oh that's awesome, thanks for the information:)

[@reubanvasu8417]

A beautiful time capsule. Nostalgic. Thank you ❤

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hannesvanniekerk499]

Absolutely fabulous. Brought back so many wonderful memories. of working for SAA in the 70s. I worked in that galley on many flights. So good. Thank you.

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Aaah glad you enjoyed it! It's a magnificent aircraft isn't it. I never got to fly on ir though.

[@ELPaso1990TX]

Thank you for uploading your video of Maluti 747SP. The Boeing 747SP is my most favourite airliner. I always think of it as a mini Boeing 747. It’s so great to show an entire walk through of a 747SP. There are a few videos of the Iran Air and Syrian Airlines SP but never with a compete walkthrough like this. Great video!

[@CoolCapeTravel]

That's awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. Its a super cool aircraft!

[@noodlebike]

I have flown on this SP & others from SA to UK as a kid. Loved it as a 7 year old. Very special aircraft.

[@noodlebike]

Also, on more than one occasion, the pilots would have my sister & I sit with them on the flight deck!

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Wow! Those were indeed different times ! Jealous!!!

[@noodlebike]

@@CoolCapeTravel This is what made me interested in aviation! I would boast to my school friends about flying on the SP. I am 52 now & still love flying, but when I was reminded of how much leg room we had on the SP I was appalled at todays standards!

[@greensocks4507]

Qantas 747SP Sydney to Wellington early '80's. I remember sitting at the bar and having a beer and a cigarette looking out at the clouds below.

[@CoolCapeTravel]

How very glamorous!! #jealous

[@freddyhoyt1849]

I love watching this video I truly miss flying on the 747 SP so many great memories in that plane ✈️

[@georgezaharoff]

This was an awesome find! YT recommended and so happy it did! Thanks for sharing!

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Fabulous! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@imaginationandflair]

Always wanted to see the straight staircase. Thankyou Travel will never have that classic feel ever again Timeless

[@CoolCapeTravel]

It is a fine machine:)

[@Michael.Chapman]

Awesome tour, thank you-so glad the aircraft is still with us :-)

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Me too!

[@freddyhoyt1849]

When I first started working for Pan Am in 1986 I flew on many 747 planes ✈️ and the 747SP

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Wow that's incredible, so jealous :))

[@freddyhoyt1849]

@@CoolCapeTravel It was a great career I miss flying

[@henkmorrison3256]

Maluti is my favorite, I loved this plane so much that I took my matric farewell photos in and round her. Even the GPU was connected for the event

[@CoolCapeTravel]

O wow that's awesome. To see it all lit up!

[@henkmorrison3256]

It most definitely was a breathtaking experience.

[@ethansaviation2672]

Great video👍, love these aircraft from the past

[@CoolCapeTravel]

That SP was like the Porsche of the 747 fleet 😁

[@TheKingTubby1]

I'm looking forward to visiting Maluti in jan 2025

[@leisamaggard113]

THIS IS AMAZING THEN 747 IS ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME AIRCRAFT EVER MADE! IT GREAVES ME THAT THEY QUIT MAKING THEM!

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Yes it is indeed 😒

[@bushusky]

First passenger 747 I've seen with a galley at the rear bulkhead instead of 4-6 toilet cubicles. Was this a thing on all SPs or just SAA?

[@CoolCapeTravel]

This is the only SP I have been on, so I have no idea. It felt super luxurious!

[@carlosduarte5052]

1 minor correction SAA had six (not 5) Special Performance Jumbo's.

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Sweet thanks!

[@georgevorster2540]

I just did some math. She takes +-190 000 Liters, so about 7600 25L jerry cans. I'll go past Midas to get batteries...let's go take her for a spin :)

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Sign me up! I wonder if it can do a handbrake turn 🤔

[@charlestrattler4395]

I'd rather fly on this.

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Yup. Me too.

[@rvsmit9896]

What were all the names of SAA's 747's?

[@CoolCapeTravel]

Lebombo, Drakensberg, Tafelberg, Soutpansberg, Magaliesberg, Johannesburg, Durban, CapeTown.......

[@rvsmit9896]

@@CoolCapeTravel Awesome! Thank you!