QF7474 - Last Qantas 747 Flight - VH-OEJ - 22nd July 2020

[@FlyingAcademy7]

This is my Dad on the radios for QF7474. He flew the 747 for over 40 years with Qantas, amassing close to 30,000hrs on the aircraft. He was lucky enough to Command its final sector into the Mojave desert. Still very proud of this flight even after almost 12 months.

[@lorenplanes]

Amazing story Ollie, thank you so much for sharing!

[@jasminkajureta1305]

BRAVO for your father Ollie,such a beautiful plane,and fantastic flight

[@michaelhayden725]

Hope your dad (Captain Cameron) is enjoying that retirement. I heard him on the radio for the flight ex LAX. Cheers

[@XiaoyanDeng]

W

[@MCY_Aviator]

Tell him he's an amazing pilot and that he's a legend

[@DPL120]

Not from Australia,but cried all the video😢 How many different people this plane saw,how much voice's did he hear...this will stay in the plane forever ♾️

[@jayd1426]

This made me cry. The Qantas 747 is the TRUE Spirit of Australia 🇦🇺

[@code7600]

Our flying Kangaroo.

[@michaelhayden725]

You weren’t the only one!

[@pogwog-v4t]

i also cried

[@r.h.9387]

You Australians get it. This is how you should say farewell to the queen of the skies! In the Netherlands the last KLM 747 flight was filmed by an amateur with nothing extra whatsoever. Just like a normal flight. This plane is iconic and brought so many people to their destinations safely for so many years. You showed respect and honoured this plane 🙌

[@lorenplanes]

Glad you think so!! It was a great send off! Thanks for watching :)

[@holobolo1661]

I guess it hits harder when you are so isolated from the rest of the world.

[@fata__morgana]

I never knew I could have feeling for a plane.

[@lorenplanes]

😭

[@kaleb2193]

I’m going to miss the plane I hope the next gen of kids don’t forget about it

[@fata__morgana]

@@kaleb2193 The Queen of Skies shan't be forgotten!

[@choombie6263]

Neithrr

[@orbisadhikari2380]

Sameee 😢😭

[@adamhampshire9149]

On so many occasions, this was the first piece of Australia you saw when you travelled home from overseas. The iconic kangaroo and those 4 big beautiful engines under the wings always meant that you were safe. I have so many amazing memories because of these amazing aircraft. They truely are the queens of the skies. Thank you QANTAS and all the staff for what you have all given us by keeping those beautiful ladies flying for us all and thank you Boeing for making such a beautiful and iconic aircraft that has been a part of so many peoples lives around the world.

[@lorenplanes]

Well said. Thank you so much for watching

[@ninaangelamckissockauthor2345]

Thank you so much.

[@lorenplanes]

Nina Angela McKissock, Author Thank you for watching

[@howward4071]

"Still the best looking plane in the sky." I am going to miss this queen. I'm so glad I got to fly in one.

[@andreypopov6166]

i havent unfortunatelly :(( i hate flying...but i would say i should have tried this one.

[@abaa9218]

Still and will forever be the best looking airplane in the sky.... started my career working on this aircraft... felt emotional even if its a damn machine..

[@lorenplanes]

Absolutely. Thank you for watching.

[@scrappy673]

All those times you'd kick and swear at it, but at the end of the day... it's still a good old bird with a good old story. And with a good old beating heart we call it's Spirit of Australia.

[@KushalDave]

eyes are full of tears man.......miss this AIRCRAFT last time i saw this AC on 29-10-2006 in MUMBAI.

[@spinoxgames6052]

Me too mate

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

You won't be the only one. This virus has not only killed people. It's all very sad.

[@spx1der]

We will miss you 747 forever❤ You are the true spirit of Australia 🇦🇺

[@misst5718]

I stood at a fence at Eagle Farm Aerodrome, Brisbane, and saw the first Qantas Queen of the Skies parked way out in the field. She was too big and too heavy to bring closer. That image remains with me. I stood at a fence at Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney, on 22 July 2020 and watched the last one leave, and that image also will remain with me. There were hundreds of Queen "lovers" waiting with heavy hearts to bid her farewell. In the midst of the 'plague' we all did the right thing as we watched her pass us at walking pace. Many tears were shed as we waved her goodbye and watched her ultimately rise so gracefully for the last time to an Australian sky. 😢😇✈

[@Plaazzzz]

the 747 is the most iconic plane in the sky and in my opinion, the most beautiful. Over a year ago, the final 747 was delivered. Only a handful of airlines operate the 747 today and it's sad to see her go. She served us well for the past few decades and she will forever be remembered as the queen of the skies.

[@jakewarnacula6067]

I don’t think there could ever be a better plane then the 747 for us Aussies 😢

[@Jack-ub8kc]

I cried watching this! The 747 is both the true Queen of the Skies and the True Spirit of Australia.

[@dbcnewstv]

I just cried

[@brentbecroft2890]

A celebration and a grievance all in one. For me though it’s a sad day. Truly a beautiful bird, painted in beautiful colours. I salute you queen of the skies.

[@lorenplanes]

Indeed. Thank you for watching.

[@CraigFenton181]

Such a nice tribute to the best plane ever built. I shed a tear to see this graceful bird for the last time. Gone but never forgotten.

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Well said. Thank you for watching.

[@youtubeairways8646]

Thanks for putting the ATC ontop of the footage :D. A great compilation of the final Qantas Queen of the Skies... ;(

[@lorenplanes]

KZbin Airways Thank you so much; appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@youtubeairways8646]

@@lorenplanes No worries man ;)

[@fuhwurd]

it took a global pandemic to take down the real queen of the sky...

[@melissanoonan3301]

Too sad :(

[@marknicol9405]

It was being retired in another 6 months, covid just sped it up.

[@alphabravoindia5267]

S-she outlasted all her competitors, DC-10, L1011, MD-11, A380, A340,

[@dannymorro254]

This is China's fault

[@sultanjaksel9624]

@@dannymorro254 Chiness built the Australian economy since 1990s to this day... Asians and Chinese owned australia pretty much...

[@seniorminister6551]

Thank you so much. As an ex-QF engineer, the B747 was synonymous with safe, reliable air transport. I saw the world from her windows and then took to the skies as a pilot myself. A truly awesome machine. Gone but not forgotten.

[@lorenplanes]

Amazing story there, thank you for your service, and thank you for watching. Glad this video could make a connection with you.

[@PA-pc7zp]

“Still the best looking aeroplane in the sky” ….and “still the best looking tribute video online”.

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you so much 😊

[@vvjp5732]

I remember seeing these majestic Qantas aircrafts in Singapore back in the day when I was growing up. I used to sit there for hours watching the 747s land from all over Australia before heading off to various cities to London, Paris, Frankfurt. The Qantas 747s ignited my passion for aviation. So nostalgic, and very very sad to see the end.

[@andrewhawk2642]

A great video, well done... did anyone notice the fire tugboat giving a salute as well!

[@lorenplanes]

I did, yeah! I couldn't see that it was a boat from my perspective but that was really cool!

[@SceurdiaStudios]

I know I'm late, but can you please give me a time stamp?

[@lorenplanes]

@@SceurdiaStudios 7:38

[@SceurdiaStudios]

@@lorenplanes thank you

[@dennisreilly6012]

The B747 took me to Europe on my 21st Birthday, and even had a piano bar and lounge om the top deck. Memories.

[@KidYuma1880]

This is one of the best farewell flights for iconic B-747, amazing showing the Queen of the skies saying farewell for its last flight. The passengers who ever flew in her, the crews that was involved, the many hours she flew proudly across the skies. That was great reading the first comment about his dad crew on this flight.

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

This is such a sad day for Australian aviation. I wish we could turn back the clock and bring these beautiful birds back😪😪😪However all good things must come to an end. Rest in peace Qantas 747!!! You will forever be in our hearts!!!

[@peterblackburn7269]

well said bit like f111 they should’ve even keep 1 for prosperity of seeing it fly !!

[@luisclaudio5919]

Concordo plenamente com vocês

[@johnchristian553]

Those engines so expertly maintained by Qantas Maintenance crews, sang so beautifully as always but particularly so on her final departure. Shall miss the Queen of the Skies who has taken our whole family safely to and from South Africa on many occasions as well as other destinations in the world. Amazing aircraft.

[@lorenplanes]

Well said. Thanks for watching!

[@Falkirion]

I'll never forget my first nav flight in a 172 transitioning over Avalon when heavy maintenance was still on shore. Passing through the circuit area I saw one of these beauties doing a circuit from about 1000-2000 feet above. Very special memory for me seeing the afternoon sun glinting off the white panels, and the iconic kangaroo on the tail. She is such a gorgeous aircraft, and while I never rode on a Qantas queen I did manage to get on an Air NZ service from AKL-SFO, and that flight was special. Farewell to the most beautiful girl who flew in the Qantas livery.

[@lorenplanes]

Amazing Story. Thanks for watching!

[@syc9675]

End of an era for Qantas 747. It’s very sad to see the Final Qantas 747 leaving the fleet into retirement. When I watched this video, I felt very emotional.

[@lorenplanes]

It really is.. Thanks for watching.

[@ninaangelamckissockauthor2345]

@@lorenplanes I cried my eyes out!

[@lorenplanes]

Nina Angela McKissock, Author 😢😢

[@alessandrocoopman9135]

The Old Queen of the Skies has such a style compared to that plump barrel A380. Both are at the end, but the 747 is such a magnificent machine, and it flew so many people for so many decades.........its legacy will remain forever.

[@arbo690]

PLUMP..........well said 😂😂😂😂

[@kachaikc1]

The most beautiful airplane in the sky ever made. I wanted to cry

[@rickwilcox5131]

I have yet to figure out how I can cheer for a job well done and cry at the same time. Beautiful piece of video for a beautiful aircraft well done all.

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Thank you for watching.

[@Tarheel13]

Rick Wilcox She flew for a long time.

[@foxecho727]

Well done! thanks for doing this! Flew on -OEJ Johannesburg-Sydney in January a week before I had to haul ass back to the US

[@gonka0]

This Got me really emotional. Its a sad time for aviation fans

[@KevinMeno2008]

VH-OEJ went over the HARS museum to say "goodbye" to VH-OJA before forever departing Australia (and drawing the Kangaroo over the Pacific)

[@harbselectronicslab3551]

At least we still have her to look at........and of course the old girl at Longreach.

[@scrappy673]

Im actually a HARS volunteer! I drove down to the end of RWY 16/34 to record this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPMaXp8nbGDqtE I will admit, I shedded a tear.

[@thataussieaviator]

It is cool watching the Virgin 777 in the background

[@andrewj16]

It still hurts man. Plane spotting without the queen just isn't the same.

[@Formula1st]

What a legend, and I’ve got to say nice sky painting

[@traveldreamer747]

when I worked for Qantas a few years ago, this graceful B747 aircraft generation helped me feed, helped me grow, helped me educate my children on trips to far away places - bon voyage dear memories and thank you ! (a belated goodbye)

[@helend222]

Thank you. Great camera work. Something positive to replay over and over again. Feeling 110% Aussie right now.

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching!

[@bryanmg8164]

That is really moving. What a touching good bye to a beautiful lady!

[@PhilSmith71]

Had the privilege to fly on one of these beautiful machines back in 2005 LAX-MEL in seat 1A. Growing up, I never thought I would get to fly on a 747, let alone Qantas to Australia and never mind in First Class. Happy memories. So sad to see these great aircraft disappearing from our skies, including BA’s 747s from my home airport of Heathrow. Farewell your Majesty. It was a joy watching you and a greater joy travelling on you. You will be missed.😭

[@lorenplanes]

Phil Smith Incredible story, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

[@lstruble9848]

What a truly beautiful farewell to the era of the 747. I flew a 747 to Australia 🇦🇺 and it will always be a highlight of my life! Great work Qantas!

[@michaelhayden725]

A really great job of taxiing this very large aircraft. Thanks Sharelle

[@justdazr5950]

The end of an era... Farewell Queen of the skies! 1971-2020

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Such amazing footage! The inflight views, in particular, were so smooth!

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you so much Paul! Hope you’re doing well! Love your content.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@lorenplanes cheers mate - i'm well but snowed under until late November but then i hope to release a lot more videos :)

[@lorenplanes]

@@PaulStewartAviation Sounds great, hopefully you can get back to it all, all the best!

[@caressas]

I have taken that exact plane, home to Australia to visit from Los Angeles. This made me so emotional!

[@lorenplanes]

Glad to hear that you have a connection to this aircraft. Thanks for watching!

[@lachlansworden]

Oh I never got to fly on a Qantas 747. Like ever! This is just more sadder than ever. Well one thing is for sure, it will forever be remembered as our Queen of the Skies. May her majesty rest peacefully.

[@PTFSFanB0y]

4 years later and still never forgotten

[@darthgeoff2011]

Thanks for getting me from South Africa to Aussie and onto NZ...hold a big spot in my heart

[@talhakashif2765]

farewell queen of skies you shall never be forgotten

[@drt190d9]

What an amazing and emotional video. Well done. Congratulations!!. I've never been in Australia but I remember have seen these Kangaroo Jumbos above my country's sky when I was a child and even before having heard a word about Australia. Those were times of a full Qantas Jumdo fleet. Amazing SPs flying non stop from Buenos Aires to Sidney. I started to read about Australia only after have seeing these birds on the skies. But that was maybe 40 years ago. It's sad to know that an era of aviation, with such close to epicall flights is ending. That's something I'll never forget.

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you very much for your kind words, and amazing story. Thanks for watching.

[@timothymackay938]

What a magnificent jet of all time. Happy to be alive to witness such historic moment from one of the safest airlines on the planet.

[@scrappy673]

All those times you'd kick and swear at it thinking "It's just a lousy machine".. but at the end of the day... it's still a good old bird with a good old story. And with a good old beating heart we call it's Spirit of Australia. Farewell Queen, you shall forever hold the title to this generations days ends.

[@marioFlores-pq5xr]

I thought I was the only one that has years in my eyes until I read the rest of the comments.... SO sad!! She'll be missed, the queen of the skies forever! :(

[@kizzjd9578]

Haven't cried in a long time.. but this was worth it!

[@lorenplanes]

Glad to hear it meant something to you. Thanks for watching. Take care.

[@christopherhennessey8991]

I remember flying into Auckland and out of Sydney on a Qantas 747-400,back in 96’.

[@Blazer-nr6hz]

The 747 is the true badass ruler in aviation. This made me cry

[@jimakcelik6486]

Queen of the skies ❤❤❤❤

[@mickbroome8377]

Thanks for publishing a great video of what was a sad day for the aviation world, just a real shame that BA wouldn’t do something similar here in the UK

[@lorenplanes]

No worries at all. So sad to hear about BA’s 747s

[@cherfblessedman5259]

How lovely, beautiful and nostalgic feeling to see B747 fly for the last time.👏❤️

[@yukikoshimizu9510]

Thanks for an amazing video. I literally cried a lot...Qantas 747s will stay in our memories for good. By the way, I shared this one and introduced your KZbin channel on my Japanese blog site :)

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you very much!! Much appreciated, could you link your site to me? :)

[@yukikoshimizu9510]

@@lorenplanes Sure; flyingcataviation.com/2020/08/10/qf7474forever10-08-2020/ I will write in English version soon :)

[@lorenplanes]

Flying Cat Thank you very much! Much appreciated. I do understand a little bit of Japanese. どうもありがとう!

[@yukikoshimizu9510]

@@lorenplanes どういたしまして。I uploaded an English version here; flyingcataviation.com/2020/08/10/cried-over-the-final-communication-between-qf7474-and-sydney-control-tower/ Sorry my English isn't good... If I share your videos in the future, I will let you know. Thank you very much!

[@lorenplanes]

Flying Cat Thank you Thats great! (Btw its himself) ;)

[@reymondescano9520]

I almost cry watching this video... Thanks to the Queen of the Sky :')... Grettings from Dominican Republic!

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you for watching!!

[@reymondescano9520]

@@lorenplanes De nada, gracias a ustedes! 😟👏✈

[@andreasiegler1978]

I'm so sad 😪. I will always love this airplane which brought me 4x to Australia ❤

[@lorenplanes]

Glad to hear your story. Thanks for watching!

[@gusy629]

I’m so blessed to see this in my life time.

[@lorenplanes]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.

[@jlan3604]

This is one of the best pieces I’ve seen. Thanks so much what a fantastic vid, that music and the message towards the end from ATC couldn’t have been composed any better. Really struck the heart and got the tear ducts wet. Thank you!

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Thank you for watching!

[@peterblackburn7269]

saw this craft at airshow , very sad to see this lady of the sky retire😔seeing these craft is an amazing sight ... thanks for the memorys as this is great video seeing this great plane go makes me sad 😞 QANTAS should keep it !!!!

[@lorenplanes]

Well said, thank you for watching.

[@keithsewell283]

When concord went i was like shes done her time.. But the queen the queen i never thought i would see the day

[@lorenplanes]

Absolutely well said. Thanks for watching

[@mwroysan]

I flew on this very plane from Johannesburg to Sydney on 17 September 2019. The best looking plane ever. I'm actually sad 😥 Registration: VH-OEJ

[@MrHelidude]

I saw your note above and just thought that I will look up my roster and see if I was working that day on your flight back to Australia and to what a big happy surprise - I was . Ha ha. Tuesday 17 September 2019, Qantas 64, Johannesburg to Sydney. Was that not the evening in which we had some long delays due to a technical issue with the trust reverser on the right outboard engine #4 Many happy greetings (along with now some so so many extremely sad memories). Nara ........... (｡◕‿◕｡)

[@mwroysan]

@@MrHelidude Wow! That's so great! We might have passed each other in the aisles 😂🤣

[@mwroysan]

@@MrHelidude We were delayed in Johannesburg for many hours that evening 🙈

[@lorenplanes]

@Royston Sanders, @MrHelidude - Wow! This is incredible, glad to have brought you two together by pure chance! Thank you guys both for watching.

[@mwroysan]

@@lorenplanes Indeed....Thanks 😊

[@georgeramos3337]

Not from Australia, but I'm in Aviation! This video brought tears to my eyes!! The 747 was an amazing aircraft!!!

[@camt9967]

Was on the first Qantas 747 flight out of an Aussie city, to Heathrow. This is so nostalgic.

[@lorenplanes]

Glad to hear your story. Hopefully this video fulfilled that nostalgia. Thanks for watching.

[@ogalienman]

"Thanks mate!" So Australian and I love it lol

[@paddymagsspotting]

I never got to see a QF 747 but i will always remember them

[@lucadp7351]

Still the best looking, really. Good bye😥 from Italy.

[@elmin2323]

THANKS for the atc i was working and missed it all cheers

[@lorenplanes]

No worries, thanks for watching!

[@dmelfa1]

I'm so lucky I had the opportunity to fly on a Qantas 747 a handful of times... Good memories 🙂 I've seen the edges of Antarctica enroute to South America, flew to the US a few times.... Best looking airplane in the sky for sure.

[@sukhdeepkahlon4411]

Nothing could be better than this

[@lorenplanes]

Thank you.

[@sukhdeepkahlon4411]

lorenplanes actually thank you

[@lorenplanes]

@@sukhdeepkahlon4411 Thanks for watching! Much appreciated! :)

[@Flymom21]

Beautiful tribute! Airplanes are beautiful beings❤️

[@lorenplanes]

Absolutely. Thank you for watching.

[@sabrecruz6721]

Such a beautiful sight and music. From Singapore. All the best Australia!

[@Kaitydid74]

Beautiful one of a kind really, iconic

[@lorenplanes]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching.

[@JM_2019]

What a great video of a great airplane! I once flew with this one from Frankfurt to Singapore. Great memories!

[@tee2359]

Even tho I’m from nz I love how Australia gives back so much to everything including the airplanes it’s so amazing

[@richardc9416]

My Cousin worked on these out of Sydney, sadly he died just a few days before the final departure, his family was there to see it off. The same is happening here with BA also retiring all of their 747s immediately

[@lorenplanes]

So sorry to hear that. Hr would've loved to see it off. My condolences to you and your family.

[@FjordTrotter]

747 : queen of the skies A380 : drag queen of the skies

[@afrocelticfamily9017]

Don't disrespect the Airbus A380 . 🇮🇪&🇺🇸

[@AvgeekCarGeek]

Truly an end of an era was so emotional watching this live. Goodbye Queen thank you 1971-2020 ✈♥️

[@Starryynightss]

Our beautiful flying Kangaroo! Very sad I never got to fly on the 747 but hope to fly our national carrier one day on a long haul flight.

[@arbo690]

I was lucky enough to fly on the jumpseat back in 1992 from Sydney to Melbourne, overnight in Melbourne and then do the return leg Melbourne to Sydney the following day. IT WAS A BLAST and at the time I was learning to fly at Bankstowm Airport in Sydney. Shes an incredible looking machine and the familiar site in Australian skies is something we will all miss. Farewell to an Aviation Era that will be hard to beat !

[@chaosbreaker657]

Qantas sure knows how to do a proper sendoff to an airplane that served them well for many years. This reminds me of when KLM retired its MD-11 last 2014.

[@lorrainehodder8913]

I had the joy of flying on the QF 747s Sydney to Hong Kong and return twice. Flying into Kai Tak airport was exhilarating in between those apartment blocks on either side of the 747. All thanks go to those fabulous Qantas pilots for their skill in manoeuvring the "Queen of the Skies" into landing. Have also flown a number of times from Sydney to Auckland and return, as well as Nadi and elsewhere. Very sad days to see the whole QF 747 fleet be decommissioned.

[@lorenplanes]

Fantastic story Lorraine! Love it

[@melissanoonan3301]

Stunning footage. Thank you!

[@lorenplanes]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgekosimbei7412]

It served humanity. Time to rest now 747-4

[@LEEH19781]

So sad and lovely moments!

[@SLYx207z]

I can't help but cry on every B747 retirement videos that I have watched... I became an AvGeek because of The Queen of the Skies. 😭😭😭

[@lorenplanes]

:( - Thank you for watching this video. Glad to hear your story.

[@hippiippi]

Excellent video! Thank you for the 4 different angles for take off :)

[@lorenplanes]

ippy Thank you very much! That’s no problem, thank you for watching

[@vietvet]

So sad. Made my eyes water having crossed the Pacific many times in the 747.

[@lorenplanes]

It really is sad. Glad to hear that you got your fair share of 747 flights. Thanks for watching.

[@ickisdogg3779]

Used to live near KSA for 50 years used to see the 747s fly over my house heading north west, see Thai, Singapore, Qantas and British Airways fly over in the afternoons, always looked up to see them fly over, farewell to the Queen she'll always be the spirit of Australia, The flying Kangaroo

[@harbselectronicslab3551]

Really quiet sad...........Damn, I going to miss those things.

[@lorenplanes]

I am too. Thanks for watching.

[@MurraydeLues]

Truly a sad day for aviation. I remember as a kid standing on the roof of our house in Auckland when the first one did a low fly over back in the early 70's. A friend who works in WA has been told that Qantas won't be doing any international flying until at least March 2021. Pilot: Permission to buzz the tower? Tower: Permission granted. Cos that's about as close as it ever will be with a Queen Absolutely loved their departure track on Flightradar.

[@lorenplanes]

Amazing story, it really is sad. Thanks for watching.

[@roinuj6691]

What a Dramatic Farewell for the QUEEN OF THE SKY.... It touches my Heart eh!

[@KinstonArko]

Me and my mom cried from this