United 747 Farewell SFO Departure with Golden Gate Bridge Flyby

United Airlines final passenger 747 flight departing San Francisco (SFO) Runway 28R. After departure, we leveled off at 2900 feet for a Golden Gate Bridge flyby (4:56) delighting all on board. You can find my full trip report on the flight here: • United 747 Farewell Tr...

[@adidas20zero]

What a lovely view. And it really showed how fast airplanes move. Golden Gate is a mile crossing and it took just seconds to past it.

[@hoku51]

I've done that takeoff so many times, the view of the bay never gets old, miss the -400.

[@ayeshaali6005]

Me to

[@ugurkip100]

i think every pilot flies there on purpose

[@timhowell7362]

Me three

[@Junk65]

I worked on these United 747’s for many years. In overhaul at the Oakland Ca hangar. Also on the line at HNL. I taxied these in Honolulu back in the 90’s. Mostly the classis 747 and 747sp. It was a big airplane ✈️. Easy to taxi . These days we work on 787 Dreamliner, 777-300 aircraft. Also worked on the 737 max before it got parked and will be working on the Max very soon. More than 36 years in aviation (USAF VETERAN) and I still love airplanes like when I was a kid.

[@airpicts]

Thank you for sharing!

[@RK831]

Unaware to most, United's first passenger flight with the 747 was the same flight way back in 1970: from San Francisco to Honolulu. They ended the service as they started it.

[@lucascalma605]

The 747 is a classic that'll be in our hearts forever

[@jamesshrewsbury1632]

What a way to retire for a airliner who did her job successfully for many years . stunning view of san Francisco Golden gate bridge

[@noevalleygiants]

Climbing out of SFO. Amazing bird that 747. The iconic Golden Gate in all its glory. Thank you.

[@airpicts]

Glad you like it!

[@Sandsculptor]

In 1970 I was in the Army with the 6th Army Aviation Detachment at the Presidio (near the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge). You flew over the Presidio Army Base at 5:10 on the video. I lived in military housing at Fort Barry on the north end of the bridge. At 5:52 you flew over the small group of homes and pine trees where my wife, daughter and me lived for 18 months. Back then, Fort Barry, was a Nike Missile Base used to protect the San Francisco area from an aerial attack by the Russians and/or Chinese Air Forces. This was one of the greatest experiences in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@tombevilockway8754]

I was at the Nike base 1973-1974

[@heyitslance5483]

I only flew on a 747 once (Northwest Orient), going from SFO to Hawaii and back, in December 1981. The 747 will always be Queen of the Skies.

[@RickEarthplay]

Flew right over my childhood home in the Marin headlands at 6:07 The memories were overwhelming !! Thank you !!

[@raahgeer7840]

One of the best Flyby videos of Golden Gate bridge out there.

[@ChrisZoomER]

Now that was an epic takeoff!

[@beachboysswiftie]

I live in San Jose, and I fly out of SFO most every time we travel. I don’t remember if I was able to see the plane that day, I doubt it sadly. This is such a cool tribute, rip queen of the skies

[@FFM115]

San Francisco Bay is definitely the most beautiful region in America, I visited a few times and the people are awesome. It feels you’re in Europe, very diverse and open minded people.

[@kcramer7404]

Until they find out you don’t believe the way they do then they are vile to you

[@stevenhj3124]

@@kcramer7404 Sorry you feel that way. San Francisco, best city in the world.

[@humelakecabin]

@@stevenhj3124 It would have been the best city if it hadn't been taken over by Freaks and other liberals . Such a shame.

[@music4dages]

@@stevenhj3124 Cramer is right. San Francisco and San Franciscans are the most insular people on the planet. I grew up in the Bay Area and saw it change to become one major cesspool of group think and Liberal policies that have virtually destroyed this city. Now, if you don't subscribe to the Bay Area's already determined view of the world, you're not only not welcomed, you're singled out. Now, even people who were born in the Bay Area are leaving because they realize how it's become an utter disaster. The only hope for this place is a major reboot via an 11 point earthquake.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

I wish her last flight had been cross-country. It would have been so cool to track the flight, look up, and salute that beautiful Queen as she carried her last passenger across America!

[@petergaylord]

You flew over me at 4:15. I live in Parkside. Was walking to the car and thought "he's low". Then realized it was the last UA747, heading to HNL.

[@anthonypisculli2121]

petergaylord actually I wanna live in Parkside CA

Within a few yrs it will be washed away into the sea.....

[@garypeacock5919]

@ bet you're a bundle of laughs at parties 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jacksp1787]

@@anthonypisculli2121 "Parkside" is a part of S.F., not a separate city/town: it is the usually considered to be the strip of houses close to "the side of the Golden Gate Park" along Lincoln Way, an east-west street leading to the ocean, and is considered part of the Sunset District where I grew up in the 1950s and '60s. Aside from that, what a great place to have grown up in. But that cookie-cutter house at 32nd and Rivera that cost less than $10, 000 new in the 1940-50 postwar building boom is now assessed at $1.5 million.. And it's still as unchanging a house as it ever was, just with a terrible paint job now

[@petergaylord4241]

Jacks P 33rd & Vicente. :)

[@Calletobefree]

I flew on one of these over the pond 30 years ago and I still remember how HUGE it was inside. What a great bird.

[@brittanym4218]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing! I saw the Golden gate Bridge a few times plus surroundings!! Just stunning!

[@VASAviation]

Hi Ben, Is there any chance that I can get a little clip out of this to include in a special video I'm producing about the farewell? I will mention your channel indeed.

[@aviationin4k258]

Hi

[@brownie473]

Hi vasaviation!

[@coletrickle581]

Beautiful tribute pass, just beautiful! So sad though. I really wish United would reconsider the 747-8i. It's just a natural match.

[@newlam7958]

Yes, I agree. I wish United and Delta would consider the 747-8i. Delta is the only U.S. airline left flying the 747-400 on just a few Asian routes from Detroit, but will be phased out soon too like United.

[@austindarrenor]

In 1972 I took a TWA 747 out of LAX and I remember spending a very long time on the runway. What gets me is how much more powerful the newer turbofans are.

[@davieb68]

And the sun shines on the bay, oh I want to be there in my city by the bay 👍

[@heidifisher7693]

Love That 😍🤗😚 Journey Man , 🎼🎵🎶When The lights Go down in The City Whooooooh Whooooooh Whooooohh 🎼🎵🎶💪👍

[@mickeyflores5331]

Most beautiful city in the world San Francisco....

[@spearsba]

I flew the SFO ICN SFO in the UA 400 many times, loved sitting upstairs. I remember the UA daily between ICN and NRT was also a 400. The only other UA route I flew in her was HNL to IAD.

[@CaptainBoeing]

Great vid ..thanx ... Love this plane...

[@davidmcfarland3822]

Awesome scenery our captain went over grand canyon and turned to show us a awesome view flying to sanfrisco

[@vaporkillz1441]

Completely forgot this was happening. I was in the school yard of the school I work at in the sunset district and thought to myself thats a weird flight path. Noticed it was a United and obviously a 747. Didnt hit me until later what I saw.

[@blondescorpion8940]

Tim Barrango i was in Disney world in fla during the last take off mission from Orlando. I didn’t realize it either. Until after seeing it and it passing. Of course that’s been some time ago. And before the constant use of cell phones (2010)

[@annieh.8175]

What a great video...beautiful weather for a beautiful takeoff...have flown out of this airport many times and the view never gets old. Just love ❤️ the Queen of the Sky and hate to see her go but at least some airlines will use them for cargo. Have also seen Lufthansa still using them as passenger planes. Also, no matter how often I see the Golden Gate Bridge it takes my breath away each time. Love My City by the Bay!

[@truthgonewild730]

Beautiful clip, the sound of those engines makes me so nostalgic . Thank you.

[@philipemma2359]

Yep. Loved the powerful "turbine sound" they made!

[@ethancampbell6076]

"Nearer My God To Thee" We'll miss you Queen of the skies ;(

[@djmasterty2309]

That's music to my ears! The sound of those Pratt & Whitney 4056 engines. Definitely a plane I miss seeing.

[@airpicts]

Yes - agree!

[@meckster28]

What an absolutely fantastic video! I was tracking the flight live and was thrilled when I saw it head right by the bridge. Nice shot of that. United definitely did a great job at sending her off with pride!

[@DrBearAviation]

Marvelous piece of aviation. 747 is the forever classic.

[@uillchi]

Lovely flyover, thank you!

[@jimbeck3230]

Thanks Ben!!! Great video. I lived in Palo Alto for about nine months in 1972-74; but never saw the bridge. I occasionally worked at SFO and was there when the Concorde came in which was quite an experience.

[@airpicts]

Thanks for sharing!

[@heidifisher7693]

😢😭 I wanna cry, Watching That. I want my 747.😢😭😢😢😭🙁

[@GirlSceneGamer]

Amazing video ,absolutely miss united 747-422 I flew this babes 16 times and i watching this video every week and crying . Very very sad moment in the flying history .Thank you so much post this video . Good luck , & have a nice day.

[@markpotvin7119]

Your video was awesome with the most amazing shots of the Golden Gate Bridge; it makes me want to be on that flight.

[@lawenforcemententhusiasts782]

Mark Potvin it's the last 747 of UA though

[@susanmetcalf3696]

THANK YOU 4 THE AWESOME VIDEO!!!!

[@toddrone]

one word - BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@RandallCarrierINC]

Great to be port on this trip. So stunning. Well done. Can forgive the cheers etc, during take-off. Love that plane.

[@kelliceswaggerty7662]

A once in a lifetime experience, Ben!

[@TheN747]

A good family friend of ours was a training captain on the 747 for United and he once took me to the simulators in the Denver Training Center where I flew the 747-400 out of SFO and under the Golden Gate Bridge. Coolest experience!!

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

This is a great video.. It is sad the see the Queen of the Skies now relegated to Cargo duty. I am glad that the final flight was a scenic one.

[@markmaguire1440]

Ben, this is awesome, such a great video!

[@jerrera45]

The Golden Gate Bridge and the 747, both a testament to what the human race is capable of doing!

[@Anyone553]

That was awesome!!

[@flyinghow]

Stunning! I am so envious!

[@robertiacomacci]

History made. I hate flying but would feel safe on one of those 747's.

[@user-vm4bb4mn7t]

I think 747-400 is one of the best plane!!!

[@1Maverick747]

railway orange stop thinking. It IS the best.

[@bumperu]

Beautiful!!!

[@TheJamesm1980]

That is stunning video thx for sharing would love to go here

[@BudsRitova]

Beautiful San Francisco ❤️ Thank you for enveloping millions of people like me.

[@aobembracelife]

Wow! This is awesome footage Ben. The view of the Bridge is absoltuley stunning. It took my breath away!

[@airpicts]

Thank you! :)

[@sweetjrewing5435]

Took your breath away 😅😂🤣 Damn you need something in your life 🙄

[@ogefsr]

@@sweetjrewing5435 u single?

[@sweetjrewing5435]

@@ogefsr No…been married 42 years 62 years old and I’m a great grandpa,, Why do you want to know do you want in my pants 😎

[@ogefsr]

@@sweetjrewing5435 ye you definitely havent gotten pussy in a long while cause you talkimg like a teenager phasing out of cringe

[@kimberlycrouch7228]

Loved this!!

[@gilessb]

Stunning.

[@ElAye]

Beautiful video!

[@mikefatah]

Excellent footage! Passengers sound happy!😎

[@airpicts]

They are!

[@Alexis-mq7tk]

Beautiful viuw of san francisco bahía and Golden Gate Bridge

[@1Maverick747]

Beautiful man, just beautiful!!

[@signal4989]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@jayd1426]

Greatest plane in history. Hands down

[@tomfisher9089]

Hardly. Ever hear of the Concorde?

[@yeahitsk]

That was rather spectacular!

[@airpicts]

Thanks!

[@19RYBEK79]

Mega Nice Flight, and A Good Pilots.

[@mcdonnell220]

Fantastic, thanks!

[@DailyInspirations1978]

I've watched this since coming to the US will be just a dream until I die.

[@jobber1964]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing...

[@one42chrisp]

Awesome video!!

[@YASIRALIVIRK]

Beautiful

[@voltaire3001]

Absolutely wonderful. WOW 👍👍👍

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Amazing. Loved the 747, sad to see it go.

[@andregarant46]

Absolutely spectacular!!

[@airpicts]

Thanks!

[@jerrera45]

Every time I see that view of the Golden Gate Bridge I can't help but think of James Stewart and Kim Novak In Hitchcock's "Vertigo".

[@davidgiles9751]

What a beautiful day for a fini flight.

[@BeCoShooter]

Just fantastic!

[@Sparks2030]

That was so cool!

[@sahadathossainapu6583]

expert cameraman, nice vedio recording of golden gate bridge. golden gate bridge made of gold

[@diegoamaya7537]

Wow! Amazing!

[@karelcornelius9586]

Fantastic Video God Bless For All

[@airpicts]

Thank you very much!

[@starguy2718]

5:05 Flyby of the Golden Gate Bridge. Spectacular!

[@ryanmelgrew5893]

The way you guys takeoff you pass my house its past the mountain and all the big planes I can see them take off its so cool

[@Honest300Al]

Beautiful. My home town.

[@lewnwdc]

I was sittting at the right window, so this is awesome to see what the view looked like from the other side! :-)

[@woahspaghetti6069]

Time moves on :( Bye Bye UA 747

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Excellent footage :-) An Extra "BIG"thumbs up :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@sandraquintanilla5726]

Beautiful 😍😍

[@GODEED]

Wow! Just see the GGB now!

[@ElViajerodeSinaloamzt]

Wow!! excellent!! i like!

[@jungletension2835]

I got to go aboard one of the world's first 747. At that airport I was about six years old and it was around 1970 back then we went up a truck with stairs built on it LOL

[@arquitetopina]

I need to take another flight like this, I miss SF!!

[@kevinmael3862]

I live in the Presidio and remember this.

[@k9cop9mm]

does anyone have a site or location I can pick up one of these aerial photos of the GGB? I'm originally from the Bay Area and I've never had the chance to see it from this perspective (even though I've flowing into SFO multiple times during my military years). Thanks for any info

[@renukashah3791]

My dad works for united airlines and in is my fave plane

[@ChrisToTheSkies]

The engine roar of the queen will always remain in our hearts.

[@vanessaceline9788]

Amazing 😍👍

[@aircraftsandtrains2309]

Pw4000 engine will always be remembered

[@sgtrock2821]

Well done pilot. Flew by presidio gc. My second favorite course.

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Great !

[@pilotready8389]

I saw that exact plane at Dulles (IAD) when the crew went to see it!

[@kirstytifeli4179]

Good times are not far away! waiting for summer 2021 good-bye covid & god bless who suffered 🙏