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@aviationin4k258 Жыл бұрын
Hi
@WerewolfVincent Жыл бұрын
Im here
@shireennazirali392 Жыл бұрын
Just plane
@shireennazirali392 Жыл бұрын
Emirates
@ramilenriquez2509 Жыл бұрын
Tuning in
@ezeNdog Жыл бұрын
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
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
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.
@allen48011 ай бұрын
Cool !!
@rtate266958 ай бұрын
Respect to you. What an amazing job that would be, towing the last 747 to the gate. Awesome.
@ezeNdog8 ай бұрын
@@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
@Breadwithbutteraviation5 ай бұрын
That’s crazy man. That must have been amazing. Respect to you.
@giselle2766 Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@delatunjez Жыл бұрын
🇰🇪
@cinkmoot Жыл бұрын
I'm Kenyan
@thebasilee2 Жыл бұрын
woah thats amazing!
@lionheart.5983 Жыл бұрын
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
@mrmusic1880 Жыл бұрын
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!
@bernard5260 Жыл бұрын
Didn't like the front hatch design tho.
@mrmusic1880 Жыл бұрын
@@bernard5260 It looks a bit like a giant egg from head on of you ask me but it's unique and special that way😂
@laihongyan9304 Жыл бұрын
Wait 747 is gonna stop it’s service!?
@Boeing-ER-jy9vq Жыл бұрын
@@laihongyan9304 no bruh
@laihongyan9304 Жыл бұрын
@@Boeing-ER-jy9vq oh thanks
@mayelinpenapita649910 ай бұрын
8:53 the 747 smiling at us to say "Thanks For The Respect!".
@TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization8 ай бұрын
😂
@Hamza_Jutt4 ай бұрын
Omg yesss
@CoolGaming-xg9sw Жыл бұрын
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 ❤❤❤
@timmyers1006 Жыл бұрын
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.
@norrisbethke7770 Жыл бұрын
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 🙏🏻🕊✈️
@jimpark9253 Жыл бұрын
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.
@theitineranthistorian2024 Жыл бұрын
it’s an amazing plane.
@anthonygrizzly6924 Жыл бұрын
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.
@richardhoating23 Жыл бұрын
Physics, aerodynamics, and engineering 🛫✈️...!
@nicoloriva257 Жыл бұрын
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!
@normvandenhandel4462 Жыл бұрын
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.
@JamesAnderson-mr2sg Жыл бұрын
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
@allen48011 ай бұрын
@@JamesAnderson-mr2sg Kirtland AFB?
@JamesAnderson-mr2sg11 ай бұрын
Maybe Walker Afb near Roswell I think, close to Mexico, Some of the workers went toTijuana
@conny4973 Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@paulgerard5413 Жыл бұрын
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.
@SOPHIAFLYGIRL Жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
No other aircraft like the 747.
@artyfuffkin7805 Жыл бұрын
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
@ko7305 Жыл бұрын
kina virus released to fk up the elections...millions dead, billion+ with heart/organ issues...evil know no bounds, 100% intentionally released...just to get one man out of office, one man they could not buy/control....Godless people will always create hell !!!
@yashnegi9473 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinsteele2773 Жыл бұрын
It’s a sad day for the industry and people as a whole. 😢 Fly high queen of the skies ✈️
@16psibrick Жыл бұрын
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
@chiang_paul Жыл бұрын
We shall all miss 747😢❤
@clich126 Жыл бұрын
Shall we?. Be quiet
@chiang_paul Жыл бұрын
@@clich126 and you,too.
@dominiclear448 Жыл бұрын
I love the Boeing 747 I was on last flight from Cape Town to london British airways
@TheHunkerBeans6841 Жыл бұрын
The A380 stopped production before the 747
@ianmuir3640 Жыл бұрын
Don’t worry there’s always Airbus
@edvisme Жыл бұрын
I am 56 years old now. When I was 8-9 years old I remember watching the movie Airport 75. It was at that point when I knew in my heart of hearts that the 747 was the most beautiful Aircraft ever built. I remember sitting in classes in school doodling all the time drawing the 747 on my folders, scratch paper, always drawing and thinking of the 747 and how awesome it would be to a pilot of one let alone just get to fly on one. Well, my health at that young age and the family life didn't allow me to pursue the dream of becoming a pilot. I remember watching all the movies and shows that had the 747 in it. There were a couple of occasions where I was on vacation trips doing stop overs at major airports and seeing the 747 at it's gate and even on taxi. I always stood there in awe as I looked and watched it. To this day I have never flown or even touched a 747. My life is not over and I know the 747's is not either. Maybe as the rest of my life continues I may be put into a situation where I will get that chance. Long live the 747! So sad that Boeing will not be producing the 747 any longer. However, I do assume there will be many of former workers and builders of the 747 employed with the manufacturing of the parts to sustain the 747 that are still in use. Thank you for these video's. As I watch each one about the 747 I can not help but feel very envious of you. Fly on!
@TraveldenganDon Жыл бұрын
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 😊😊✨✨
@Mentalslave62 Жыл бұрын
Great homage to the 747 Thanks
@fenimorefillmore5322 Жыл бұрын
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
@nickolliver3021 Жыл бұрын
@@fenimorefillmore5322 Boeing doesn't have Mcas but airbus has also lost its charm when it did bad mistakes too
@ryori4176 Жыл бұрын
Charlie Trippe, the grandson of Jaun Trippe, Phil Condit, the CEO under whom the 747 program took flight, and evern one of the original passengers on the first 747 flight on January 21, 1970. Sam, you'ver polished yourself into the best aviation vlogger. Cheers...
@LewisMacdonaldMedia Жыл бұрын
I'm a Military Aviation KZbinr, 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🙏👊
@avidaviation67 Жыл бұрын
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.
@winers2005. Жыл бұрын
Cool
@God-mb8wi Жыл бұрын
bros talking loquaciously for a 13 year old
@filipkohout470411 ай бұрын
@@avidaviation67is there any possibility you might have ADHD? Not trying to be rude, just curious
@avidaviation6711 ай бұрын
@@filipkohout4704 Nah I just talked my head off in this particular comment
@bingof123 Жыл бұрын
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.
@juliogonzo2718 Жыл бұрын
I jump seated a take off in 1993 when I was 10 on a Canadian Airlines 737-200. Those days are sure gone ☹
@Sultan-S241 Жыл бұрын
Boeing 747 is the most beautiful plane ever built and will not be repeated . Enthusiast from🇸🇦🇸🇦
@skaterprofessional Жыл бұрын
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 🥲🥲🥲🥲
@aviationcinematics2024 Жыл бұрын
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!!
@TheAkard Жыл бұрын
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
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
And it will grow stronger as time goes on.
@thealcohologist8624 Жыл бұрын
There is nothing more elegant than a 747! One of man's greatest creations
@kimiraikkonen4226 Жыл бұрын
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
@yugiraina8622 Жыл бұрын
Bowah
@alipourgholam1739 Жыл бұрын
😢
@abrahamcavazos1984 Жыл бұрын
I've never flown in a 747, but is by far my absolutely favorite airplane of all.
@MorrisVanik Жыл бұрын
Hi Kimi, Did you correct the spun
@josephc.9520 Жыл бұрын
Have you gotten your drink yet, Kimi?
@sidneyfung2723 Жыл бұрын
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.
@robertworden8559 Жыл бұрын
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!
@TopGear413 Жыл бұрын
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
@steini6771 Жыл бұрын
Just marvellous even if it brought mixed tears of sadness and joy to my eyes. Thank you all. Forever thankful -
@samsmith3968 Жыл бұрын
My first time riding in a 747 was 1979. It was the first time I had flew in an airplane. I was around 7 years old. She is without a doubt the queen of the skies 👍
@pilili2108 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
Boeing built her strong, with over-engineering behind just about all areas.
@pelotonmarketing Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mousirelen Жыл бұрын
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 KZbin. Happy new year Chui
@ChatGPT1111 Жыл бұрын
Agree completely
@webza77 Жыл бұрын
Yes. He's well plugged. If you understand hand symbolism you will know the team he represents on this Earth.
@ralphzoombeenie2330 Жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes. My last flight before retirement was flying an EVA Cargo B747-400F Singapore to Taipei. It was a bonus seeing the resurrection of the EVA Cargo aircraft from the graveyard. I saw the arrival of the first B747 at LHR January 1970 while taxing out on a B707 pax flight to Singapore. At the time I could only dream of many years later seeing much of the world from the light deck of the B747 I flew a lot of Boeings but none compared to the Queen of the Skies. Thank you Sam.
@PragueImport Жыл бұрын
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.
@budcanter9747 Жыл бұрын
Great airplanes, proud to have spent almost 35 years working for Boeing! ❤️🇺🇸
@ahm_767 Жыл бұрын
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.
@quietwatch Жыл бұрын
It got to me, too. 😪
@dahhopper4838 Жыл бұрын
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.
@n1msu Жыл бұрын
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.
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
The purity of the shape is certainly impressive.
@TURKEYDAY2023 Жыл бұрын
I'm crying through the whole video. I want to present the 747 is the best and most successful plane that ever flew, the 747. ❤
@pandasonic1294 Жыл бұрын
The moment he said that the first ever 747 was involved in the Tenerife disaster. That hit me hard ngl.
@sillekram9436 Жыл бұрын
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.
@bean2349 Жыл бұрын
I was at this last delivery! Quite spectacular and very beautiful seeing the sendoff they gave it.
@prokastinatore Жыл бұрын
The world will regret having abolished this beautiful aircraft! I'm glad being a frequent flyer who made a lot of different flights to all parts of the globe. Even when it was possible to smoke my cigarettes in the 1980th and 1990th. Together with A380 and Concorde the best this world ever has seen!
@chinwakebhai Жыл бұрын
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.
@chinwakebhai Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@23ofSeptember Жыл бұрын
Mile high club?
@fsuwarchantkb Жыл бұрын
My first airplane trip was on a 747-400 from dulles to Heathrow in 1998. I will be hooked forever.
@seoceancrosser Жыл бұрын
Thanks for documenting this end of an era. You are a fantastic steward of aviation!
@TheGersh18 Жыл бұрын
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.
@747boy Жыл бұрын
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.
@jxxrryy7x Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe did u ever fly with Captain Obed?
@paulhance1984 Жыл бұрын
@@jxxrryy7x I am sure he did
@臺灣是國家臺灣是國家 Жыл бұрын
I was honoured & privileged to work on Qantas’s 747-SP 747-200 747-300 747-400 Thank you my Queen ❤👑❤👑
@jacobsmith4025 Жыл бұрын
This video is epic! Thanks Sam for such an amazing moment in history!
@jehadeid3264 Жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I saw the Queen of the skies, it was in 1975 in London Heathrow, my heart was beating way faster as I stood here in awe watching her. She was standing there, noble, majestic, her beauty was beyond every accolade. She was dressed in the beautiful colours of MEA (Lebanon's Middle East Airlines). I couldn't wait to board and enjoy the space she provided, the comfort, the safety, the trip from London to Beirut was just too short as I was enjoying every single moment. I travelled a few more times with the Queen, and today as the last one rolls off the line, it's kind of sad for me, but I still take comfort that the Queen will remain for a long time gracing our skies and airports, she definitely remains my most loved and most beautiful aircraft of all times.
@syedlam9632 Жыл бұрын
The Queen of the skies will be in our hearts forever ♥️
@WD969-c3z Жыл бұрын
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.
@vikingberntsson9029 Жыл бұрын
End of an fantastic era… Thank you Sam for making an amazing video!!
@reynoldthemagnificientthun463 Жыл бұрын
B747 forever!! Yesss!!! International Aviation cant live without B747. B747 The Best and will never Rest
@DivingAviation Жыл бұрын
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.
@markwilson1310 Жыл бұрын
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..
@Kalisfa5477 Жыл бұрын
Queen of the sky will never dies😭💔
@gurungbijaya4677 Жыл бұрын
I am also big fan of Boeing 747 ,watching from Nepal 🇳🇵
@Boxer1250RT Жыл бұрын
While I flew many times in the main cabin, I'll never forget the Lufthansa upper deck flight from IAD to Frankfurt. True classic!
@phillipquinley9684 Жыл бұрын
No other plane has made more of an impact on the way we travel than the 747. Even though the styling hasn't changed much she's still one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built. Thank you Joe Sutter and the Incredibles. Long live the "Queen of the Skies".
@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын
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.
@billdennis2993 Жыл бұрын
I served overseas including in country in Vietnam in USN and will forever remember flying back to the States in the Queen of the Sky's. Long Live Boeing and the 747 a true American Icon.
@Mrleboysmash Жыл бұрын
Its been an honor queen , 747
@mross2740 Жыл бұрын
Vivid memories of Air NZ flight from Auckland to LAX in 2000 with the family. Pilots invited my sister and myself up to the cockpit (we were 10 years old, pre-9/11 too so it was chill vibes all around). Mum told us to be very careful and not touch any buttons! It was pitch black infront of us except a sunrise light on the horizon. The Air NZ pilots were very welcoming. There's something about seeing the window infront of you on a commercial plane, as supposed seeing your little pirateship window to your left and right - that makes the memory stick with you. Well done Sam!
@Schnitzengruben Жыл бұрын
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.
@jimmy-et1pm Жыл бұрын
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:)
@kbsraju12 Жыл бұрын
Salute to the mighty Queen of the Skies☁ 👍. Thank you Sam for bringing this to the common people like me; who's watching from a remote village in India🇮🇳.
@airtiki2374 Жыл бұрын
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! Thank you MR.TRIPPE and MR SUTTER, Great tribute vid.
@davidclaro152 Жыл бұрын
The 747 is and will always be a legend.
@facundoferreyra6326 Жыл бұрын
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.
@madewithlofi Жыл бұрын
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.
@5chevin5 Жыл бұрын
My father was an engine mechanic for Pan Am at JFK in 1969. Just before delivery. they were given test/practice engines before the planes arrived to work on them and learn the new systems. He left a few months before the inaugural flight to join the NYPD, so the blow out on Clipper Victor engine 3 wasn't him, but likely someone he knew. Before that he was working on 707's, so this was quite the quantum leap for everyone. To this day I get sentimental when I see a 747, she is truly The Queen.
@regmatt Жыл бұрын
What a stunning plane, and one of the strongest plane boeing has created .
@jojoin514 Жыл бұрын
I am literally in tears of going back in time to remember my young self, a young woman of 18 flying solo for the first time in the late 1970s, on BOAC's Queen from YUL to LHR. The trip was a graduation gift from my parents, before I entered university. Since then, the Queeb has brought me to different destinations in the world with different airlines, but nothing will ever top that very first time. Farewell Queen. Thanks for the memories.
@mousebot1446 Жыл бұрын
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.
@petevaananen4603 Жыл бұрын
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.
@alexpiva9672 Жыл бұрын
I shouldn't feel sorry for a machine, but I do. The most beautiful, most iconic and sexiest aircraft ever. Epic video. Thanks.
@andresserra5059 Жыл бұрын
The greatest plane ever!
@marcow191285 Жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is but there is something about the design of the 747 which is extremely attractive for aviation lovers. As I was a kid, my father took me to FRA International for watching planes the whole day and taking photos at the visitor terrace (T1). I watched the Lufthansa 747s there from above (the terrace terminal terrace is outside and much higher than the planes), like 3 or 4 of them side by side parked at the boarding bridges. I was absolutely amazed by this plane and the look of it. Especially the front part of the 747 with the very beautiful looking bump. I was just determined and total in love with this plane and the whole aviation thing. By the way, an airport is like an amusement park for me, it always was. My first flight from JFK to FRA with a Lufthansa 747 was the best flight ever. I also love the Dreamliner but the 747 will always be the Queen of the Skies.
@oliviercuny7901 Жыл бұрын
Great tribute. One of your best production ever!
@redhead44151961 Жыл бұрын
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” ❤
@Skynet-1 Жыл бұрын
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! 👍👍👍✈✈✈
@rainscratch Жыл бұрын
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.
@brissiAU Жыл бұрын
Well that’s 21 minutes of my life not wasted, beautifully made video about a beautiful aircraft, thank you.
@03alexfc Жыл бұрын
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!
@fidelcontreras8156 Жыл бұрын
You will always and forever be in our hearts...you graduated with all honors, long live the queen
@rajrammbbs Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1970. This plane has been in production my entire life .
@enjoypladecorrals Жыл бұрын
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.
@alanrobisonPD1960 Жыл бұрын
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
@foodlover2236 Жыл бұрын
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
@nurseydebdeb8539 Жыл бұрын
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!
@ohkoran Жыл бұрын
i Can't believe the 747 Era is coming to an end, what a legendary plane she will NEVER be forgotten, It's videos and aircraft like these that truly make you appreciate aviation and everything that comes with it.
@TraveldenganDon Жыл бұрын
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!
@CoolGaming-xg9sw Жыл бұрын
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@NouhBreadley Жыл бұрын
@@CoolGaming-xg9sw I got the same message. Except it was samchui01
@Paul-kw1og Жыл бұрын
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!
@NouhBreadley Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@iLikePlanez Жыл бұрын
this made me cry, happy tears, but also sad tears. I've never flown the 747. yet, this is HUGE for everyone who likes aviation.