The Boeing 747 Compilation by SpeedbirdHD

Long live the Queen of the Skies. With over 1,500 orders, the 747 is indeed truly iconic. One of the longer videos I have uploaded by this is SpeedbirdHD's favorite aircraft type. I am sure my fans who love the Queen will have no issues watching a video this long.
From Wikipedia...
The Boeing 747 is a wide-body commercial jet airliner and cargo aircraft, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. Its distinctive "hump" upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft makes it among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and it was the first wide-body produced. Manufactured by Boeing's Commercial Airplane unit in the United States, the original version of the 747 had two and a half times greater capacity than the Boeing 707, one of the common large commercial aircraft of the 1960s. First flown commercially in 1970, the 747 held the passenger capacity record for 37 years.
The four-engine 747 uses a double deck configuration for part of its length. It is available in passenger, freighter and other versions. Boeing designed the 747's hump-like upper deck to serve as a first class lounge or extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door. Boeing did so because the company expected supersonic airliners (development of which was announced in the early 1960s) to render the 747 and other subsonic airliners obsolete, while the demand for subsonic cargo aircraft would be robust well into the future. The 747 was expected to become obsolete after 400 were sold, but it exceeded critics' expectations with production passing the 1,000 mark in 1993. By March 2016, 1,520 aircraft had been built, with 23 of the 747-8 variants remaining on order.
The 747-400, the most common passenger version in service, has a high-subsonic cruise speed of Mach 0.85-0.855 (up to 570 mph or 920 km/h) with an intercontinental range of 7,260 nautical miles (8,350 mi or 13,450 km). The 747-400 passenger version can accommodate 416 passengers in a typical three-class layout, 524 passengers in a typical two-class layout, or 660 passengers in a high density one-class configuration. The newest version of the aircraft, the 747-8, is in production and received certification in 2011. Deliveries of the 747-8F freighter version to launch customer Cargolux began in October 2011; deliveries of the 747-8I passenger version to Lufthansa began in May 2012.

[@adamlewis762]

I think B747 is plane that represents spirit of flying, and it's sad to even think about they are retiring. 😔 Really nice tribute i have to say.

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Adam Lewis its a monumental flying machine! The 747 there is simply no other aircraft that can compete with its service ceiling on planet earth. The A380 is a shit aircraft although 747 is smaller than A380 its still a lumbering beast

[@helisoma]

In 15-20 years this footage will be extremely valuable. Great filming as always.

[@miquel440]

The Queen didn,t age a bit!! For me still the most iconic and beautiful plane...Thanx for this wonderful compilation!

[@quickfoxxes]

I started flying internationally in 1967 with the 707s. We were impressed by its capabilities. When the 747 came along, a new international standard of travel was born. That aircraft has been the standard bearer,and continues to influence the other competitors, but when all is said and done, the 747 will be the champion aircraft (like the DC-3 in its day) -- given the number of people who have had the pleasure of flying that splendid aircraft. The 747 design, used by Pan Am crew personnel on those around the world flights, provided true comfort on those long haul flights for the flying public. Thanks Boeing!!!

[@ChrisZoomER]

Woah, you managed to get a 747SP in there at 6:50 and the 747 flying though the clouds at the end was beautiful.

[@kenbongaards554]

Thoses sp's are a rare bird indeed,and for the life of me i can't rememeber as to how many sp's were built.Are you sadden as much as i am over Boeing has ceased production of the almighty Queen of the skies!!

[@ChrisZoomER]

@@kenbongaards554 Yes, it's just a grim reminder that nothing lasts forever.

[@rajnirvan3336]

B747 the greatest aircraft in history of aviation

[@spotter3sixty]

A truly iconic plane indeed. I remember years ago I was on the tarmac at KIN and Air Canada's then daily 747 service descended out of the clouds (it was raining). It was a spectacular sight. Thanks for sharing this.

[@xboxgamer9680]

I was walking along the beach in West Sussex and I looked up and saw the blue and white fuselage of a BA 747-400 shinning in the sunset

[@miquel440]

Truly a wonderful video,thanx. This plane changed aviation,a masterpiece from Boeing and Mr. Sutter. The iconic shape,the majestic landing...For me it,s the most beautiful airliner in the world and yes it lost the battle against the 777,787,A350 but there will never be an aircraft so famous as the 747. I salute the ""Queen of the skies" .

[@502Aviation]

A wonderful tribute to the greatest airplane ever to fly. Long live the Queen of the Sky!

[@Mi62Ni]

+Jeffry747 Yes, so it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@penkagenova7073]

Jeffry747 I will be very very sad if the 747 dissapears

[@penkagenova7073]

I never would want that

[@henrys.6864]

I was hoping a "Kalitta Air" would be in that bunch. Glad there was one! Thanks! 👍✈️

[@alexpaumen3937]

That bird is very close to my ❤️ heart because it sounds great it looks magnificent. It in fact was the first specific type of aircraft I'd ever heard of.

[@dcaviation540]

747 is my favorite aircraft. Nice Job.

[@papanoel3999]

747.the majestic bird.

[@jorgegomez3026]

her majestic like no other ever

[@musikman7815]

Absolutely loved every second of it -----stunning as always!!

[@brian330xi]

Damn Love This Airplane!

[@Dynasty0612]

Best 747 video I have ever seen

[@quietplease7284]

The wake turbulence shot at the end was spectacular! Nicely done.

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

LONG LIVE 747!!!! The queen of the skies...

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

I love this aircraft! It maybe smaller than the a380 but its a still a lumbering beast in the air

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Excellent footage of the 747s mate, she definitely lives up to the name of Queen of the skies!! Massive like :D

[@StratMatt777]

Do not click this: 2:08 repeatedly. You'll break the internet. FANTASTIC video, thank you!

[@ralphfresado6816]

12:20 the most gorgeous plane😍😍😍

[@nightmareinfernus7181]

ralph fresado That's Philippine airlines my friend.

[@avgeek578156]

awesome compilation of the TRUE elegant queen of the skies !!!

[@DominatorPlayer]

united 747-400 with battleship grey livery and shades of blue was the best.

[@beneditocavalcante4802]

Great compilation! Really awesome! I used to like the A380s better, but this video made me realize how truly beautiful the 747 is, specially the 8 version. Congratulations and thanks for this gift.

[@wolterhaverhals8368]

That Delta was a smoker ! It was the first delivery of the 747-400 to northwest of course . It’s now on display at the Delta museum at Atlanta Hartsfield

[@elton6656]

Superb collection! Thanks for making and sharing......

[@TravelWithJose]

Magnificent, Fantastic, Super 747's video. Big thanks for taking the time to put this video together. And for your hard work!

[@peachyplanner4834]

Love it!! 747’s are my favorites and I loved this video!! Thanks!

[@andrewkyle2540]

Wonderful tribute to the Queen!

[@papercraftnony4431]

It's majestic.

[@kemishagarciacorona9048]

great video...fantastic final!

[@rockyb8833]

Beautiful video. Awesome job! The 747 will always be queen of the skies. One of the best videos I've ever watched.

[@ZurichAirportSpotter]

rather speedbirdHD' compilation of awesomeness! fantastic footage of the queen of the sky! Very nice that you could show many different 747 generations. liked!

[@unicornkiller997]

queen of the skies ☺

[@Tibis42]

Brilliant!

[@arthurromero176]

Well done!

[@PlaneWorldBerlin]

Incredible collection. BIG like!!

[@balachdr5]

awesome!

[@AlvinNickger]

Great video man, keep up the good work !!!

[@Trump145]

That was a really awesome Montage especially the very last one flying through the clouds.

[@williammondy4903]

11:18 - 11:21 Nice TouchDown!

[@dcaviation540]

Really good landing performed by that British Airways 747-400 Oneworld Livery landing at 2:20.

[@geraldog1]

É a aeronave mais linda que já vi. The best.

[@marioprz0476]

The real queen of the skies

[@AD-mw5mv]

AWESOME...

[@lovetravel2811]

beautiful catches!

[@grqmedia3489]

No dislikes! Keep Rollin the wheels!

[@kemingpeney1444]

Queens of the sky I love China airline With Boeing 747 livery!

[@staubach1979rt]

You work for LAWA Operations, I assume. I used to work for the TSA and most of us couldn't get this level of access. Great job!

[@Deepblue744]

Well done! 👍

[@worldaviation4k]

Nice area that you are filming at.

[@pandamagic6953]

it's at durham

[@AUmarcus]

#1......Qantas 747-400ER.

[@miquel440]

KLM keeps them in topcondition...The PH-BFB is almost 27 years old and still going strong...

[@Dynasty0612]

I am a huge 747 fan even my profile picture is a 747-400

[@SLYx207z]

@12:09 Always did a smooth landing of them all. @fly PAL PHILIPPINE AIRLINES.

[@penkagenova7073]

5:27 WAIT A SECOND is that a DHL or polar plane cause both liveries are there or the plane is working for both

[@keatonbarney2730]

The good year blimp tho

[@KJ-WNU-]

By 2040 rare Boeing 747-200 and other variants are very rare.

[@AviationNut]

KJ-W101992 NU-09193 The 747-200, you probably won't even see any -200's past 2020, they're almost out of service now, there is very few flying and 99% of them are cargo only.

[@a330gaming3]

Can use some of the clips for a video? I will give credits

[@erwinhipolito4134]

Butter

[@CharlesL3G]

12:27 saw my countrie's airline

[@liamweaver2944]

5:59 I’ve flown that Delta 747 from Narita to JFK!

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@etj-uz3iz]

GREAT 2017! KOREAN AIR

[@adamk7634]

I wish the US airlines would place orders for the 747-8

[@MilanCruz]

US airlines are gone

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

+Adam K 47 US Airlines don't carry the people that the rest on the world carries. That's why also you will never see a a380 in the US fleet.

[@olivermatias5979]

Which is the fastest airplane ✈️ the Boeing 747-400 or Airbus A380-800?

[@MrDanjacs]

The queen of the skies is more beautiful the Qantas livery but the roo on it just up notches it

[@SLYx207z]

What is it that engines 3 & 4 has a dark smoke on Delta @6:10...

[@_domgutz]

12:10 PAL incoming 😁

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

What kind of camera or video equipment does he use?

[@jollajolyo]

Very very sad to tell your Air Newzealands last 747 as shown in 10:58 was fully decommisioned in September 2014. Air NZ no longer have a fleet of 747's and very sad that her days are done. Wonderful to see the new 747-8 are still flying high.

[@baliwzgt6186]

What kangaroo you want a FIGHT! Lets go im gonna call Avengers

[@laksi0505]

from what airport is this?

[@fredschriks8554]

Ahh the KLM 747 looking sexy everyday. Maybe that has something to do that i'm Dutch 😉

[@Mi62Ni]

+Fred Schriks Hi Fred. I understand you and I think it is. I love the Lufthansa 747, maybehas something to do that I´m german.:-)

[@fredschriks8554]

Mi62Ni Lufthansa isn't bad either.

[@Mi62Ni]

But the colours of KLM great. 7 years ago I´d flown to Sao Paulo andback with KLM (777 300).

[@AviationNut]

Fred Schriks No it's not that you're Dutch, it's just that the KLM queen of the skies really is sexy, and i am a Canadian. I just can't believe that we're slowly seeing less and less of the 747's, soon there is gone be very little of 747's left in passenger versions, especially the 747-400's. But we're still gone see 747 freighters for at least another 50 years and 747-8's in passenger service, except a lot less then we're seeing now of the -400 series. I love Lufthansa, Korean Air and Air China, for buying the passenger version of the 747-8i to continue the 747 legacy. LONG LIVE THE 747!!!.

[@fredschriks8554]

+109669783397691854267​ KLM has put 2 of the 747-400 in retirement. Sadly, but they bought some 787 Dreamliners which are also beautiful. But as far as i know KLM hasn't orderd new 747's 😔

[@Howard1939]

According to reports in Christian Science Monitor and other media, Air Force One is one of the 2 remaining 747-200 still in service, commercial 747-200's having been retired many years ago, in March 2016 Boeing received orders for 3 new 747-8 Air Force One aircraft, to be delivered 2 years after President Obama leaves office, the current paint scheme and interior decor suggested by Jacqueline Kennedy.

[@Frates_LCT]

kalitta air operates a few 747-200

[@70MarYa]

U forgot Iran air

[@djtj-tt7zc]

Shout out to TransAero

[@ralphfresado6816]

at 7:20 the yemenia 747 looks a bit shorter than the others.. am i the only one?

[@SlicerVorzakh]

It's a 747sp. They were built short a while ago to get longer ranger, even though today there are much bigger aircraft with longer range. All of the ones left are for VIP ops.

[@truoiphan7800]

ralph fresado

[@ben._thrc]

It's a 747sp

[@janc1978]

...and at 12:10 is Philippine Airlines

[@laksi0505]

what's on 4:25 in the air?

[@waseemtahir55]

pai is best

[@penkagenova7073]

10:11 any one saw how the ruder was dancing

[@pandumiharja6769]

what happend to delta airlines engines?

[@ChrisPMT]

Nice video! At 6:58, wasn't that plane destroyed in a civil war?

[@Mattfly1980]

+SuperChris153 Yes that plane was destroyed. i.guim.co.uk/img/media/9a21498417d137b47e6bdb698059564fbe76ab0e/0_0_4252_2717/master/4252.jpg?w=1920&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=5051159131379d838f65c77851e6d5b6

[@MilanCruz]

+Matt Andren they scrapped it

[@ChrisPMT]

+Matt Andren oh wow, it was! Look at the registration on the aircraft in the video, 7O-YMN. The aircraft destroyed, 7O-YMN.

[@aryanrishi]

UFO AT 4:25!!!!

[@penkagenova7073]

11:13 China Boeing airlines

[@staubach1979rt]

Bitchin' last shot, by the way.

[@stefanharasemiuc3519]

😁

[@amsyarxd6460]

Did i just saw a ufo at 4:25

[@penkagenova7073]

Muhd Rizq Amsyar that's a blimp because if it was it would be moving fast

[@amsyarxd6460]

Penka Genova thx for explaining to me.

[@user-hx7cb8cs4c]

8:40 Трансаэро Это сейчас Россия

[@baliwzgt6186]

I spot something U.F.O?

[@baliwzgt6186]

The take off of airplane Virgin Atlantic is THAT?????????????????? Oh nevermind :) its just the what call?

[@yanlau2222]

今年國泰航空公司747客機退役 歷史上國泰航空公司747客機

[@user-mi9lp5go2i]

China Airlines🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼

[@user-sp3si4xf7u]

Korean Air? What the fuck you are doing? You already have 747-8

[@3elwoo]

KLM always dirty.

[@crazyfroggie6546]

great video guys, love the intro shot. excellent quality filming of the best looking plane ever made. have to say, just from these clips it looks like all the pilots try to treat their planes with respect and gentle landings. BA pilots seem to land the softest. I miss my days of flying in the 747, everyones gone to the a380 for long haul from uk to asia.