Thursday, October 12, 2017

Memories of the Amazing Boeing 747

A retirement draws near...

A 747 pilot waves farewell on takeoff.


How much do I, a Boeing 747 pilot, love the airplane that I fly? It’s tough, and maybe a little embarrassing, to answer. But as the iconic jet’s eventual retirement draws closer, I am surely not the only 747 fan who’s taking some very long flights down memory lane, Mark Vanhoenackner reports on nytimes.com.

Recent news reports have suggested that the last 747s in passenger service with U.S. airlines will be retired this year. It’s worth noting that other 747s — including refurbished, newer and cargo versions — will fly for years to come, Vanhoenackner wrote.

For more about one of my favorite planes: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/10/travel/747-airplane-jet-pilot.html

My thanks to my old friend Michael Lazare for letting me know about this excellent article.

A high-flying 747.

Photos Giphy, Pinterest.
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