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The Last Qantas Boeing 747 - An Emotional Farewell

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The Last Qantas Boeing 747 - An Emotional Farewell

A grand farewell to the Qantas Boeing 747, flying from Australia to Los Angeles and to her final resting place at the Mojave airplane graveyard.

Qantas’s B747 is the most iconic plane and has served the Australian airline for nearly 5 decades. I was in Los Angeles and Mojave to witness her final arrival before retirement. It was a bittersweet day to see her final landing on July 24th 2020 in the Mojave Desert, California (Landing by Captain Ewen Cameron, 11:50 local time).

After her landing I was able to board the 747, I got the chance to interview the pilots and joined them for a final walk around. There were just so many emotions running through everyone while bidding farewell to the most iconic airplane of all time.

A lot of my love towards aviation was inspired from the Qantas B747, in the video I share my stories growing up with her. Not only will I miss the 747, I will also miss the human stories from this plane; sharing the laughter, the passion, different cultures and experiences through the shared love of B747 that brought us together! Onwards and Upwards.

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

A compilation of footage I compiled; including my own footage and 9 News Helicopter footage

A real sad day for Australian Aviation.

On 22nd July 2020, VH-OEJ flew the last ever Qantas 747 flight out of Australia, to the desert to be retired.

Such a sad event for the entire Australian Aviation scene, the 747s will be missed by all. Long live the Queen.

Song: In Abundance by Edgar Hopp

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Watch the Complete Livestream from the 7 News Helicopter:

00:00 - Taxi from Gate 10
00:51 - Water Cannon Salute
02:19 - Shep's Mound
02:56 - Cross Runway 34L
03:10 - Taxi Along Alpha and Past The Beach
04:00 - Cross Runway 25
04:30 - Holding Short 16R
04:50 - Line Up Runway 16R
06:18 - Qantas 7474, For The Last Time....
06:36 - Final Departure
07:45 - Airborne
08:22 - Overfly Runway 07
08:47 - Still The Best Looking Aeroplane In The Sky
09:26 - Overflying Sydney Harbour
09:58 - The Queen Goes Out To Sea
11:04 - Goodbye, Farewell

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The Last British Airways B747 Flight - An Emotional Farewell

I travelled to the UK to see the Final British Airways 747 flight and landing. During this trip, I was able to see all 3 British Airways 747 Retro Liveries across the countryside in England and Wales.

My first stop was Dunsfold Aerodrome, where I visited the Landor livery 747. I was able to go inside and take a last look at the cabin and the cockpit. Then I drove to Cotswold Airport to see the Negus livery 747. Cotswold Airport CEO Suzannah Harvey personally gave me a tour, explaining the work being done to save the 747.

My last stop was in Cardiff, Wales where the BOAC livery 747 flew out from Cardiff to St Athan; it was only a short ferry flight but it was a very emotional one nonetheless, as this was the final BA 747 flight. I was at St Athan to watch the Final BA 747 landing. It was a momentous landing with a quick stop on the short runway. After landing, I went inside the 747 to interview the pilots and witness the final power down of the 747. It was the end of an era for the British Airways 747.

All 3 BA retro 747 liveries (Landor, Negus and BOAC) will be preserved in the UK.

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The Last Boeing 747 #shorts

The last 747, a -8F is the 1574th built of a production run that has spanned 55 years.
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The last 747 ever! #shorts ????

Yesterday the last 747 ever built was delivered. The end of an era. Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F (N863GT). Here's its delivery flight path including a very special flight path over eastern Washington. Long Live the Queen! Photo from JetPhotos.com © Daniel Gorun:

United — The friend ship's farewell flight

United employees and customers come together to celebrate the farewell flight of the Queen of the Skies, United's 747, from San Francisco to Honolulu.




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United — A fond farewell to our Boeing 747

Since her induction into the United fleet, the Boeing 747 aka the “Queen of the Skies” has been one of our most recognizable aircrafts with her unique upper deck. Over the years, she’s won the hearts of customers and employees alike. Join us as we look back at her history with United, before she flies into the sunset after 47 years of service on November 7.

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The Last Boeing 747 - Final Delivery Flight

The last Boeing 747, a -8F is the 1574th built of a production run that has spanned 55 years. Join me in the final B747 delivery Ceremony at Boeing Everett factory.

Listen to Boeing’s current and former CEO honoring the “incredibles”, John Travolta talking about his love of B747 and Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr announcing the upgrade of their 747-8 cabins. I spoke with Charlie Trippe Jr, grandson of Pan Am’s founder Juan Trippe and many Boeing employees who worked on the 747 line with their stories and emotions.

The last B747; Atlas Air N863GT departed Everett the next morning at 8:19am. She received a water cannon salute, followed by a quick takeoff with a steep climb out. Then she performed a low flyby to say goodbye! Later, she drew a 747 and a crown in the sky!

Over the years, I have been fortunate to fly on the 747 a total of 282 times, with every model from the 747-100 to the 747-8F, from 747-SP to SR to SUD and Combis. There are many memorable ones….I picked some special 747 flights to share with you!

747 Forever Incredible!

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B747 Farewell Flight from Singapore to Hong Kong | Singapore Airlines

After forty years in service, Singapore Airlines bade farewell to its B747s with a special commemorative flight between Hong Kong and Singapore.

Flight SQ747 departed Changi Airport Terminal 3 after a series of celebratory events with our passengers. More than 350 customers and crew, as well as media and other invited guests, were on board the flight, which commemorated the B747’s history with us.

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In 1994, Singapore Airlines became the world’s biggest Megatop B747-400 operator when it took delivery of its 23rd B747 and by 2003, it operated a record 51 Boeing Megatop 747-400s.

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How a B747 Returns to the Skies After Years in Desert Storage?

2 Boeing 747’s have been given a second life and have returned to the skies after years of storage in the desert. It is quite unbelievable! In this video, I have documented the work behind the scenes.

An ex-Eva Air Cargo B747-400BCF has been re-activated out of its desert storage recently. Find out the work undertaken in order to return the B747 to flying condition. In the video, I interview Ferry Pilot Gloyd Robinson. He has shared with me details about the test’s undertaken, such as engine runs, high speed taxi and rejected take-off. It has taken almost 6 months for the B747 to be returned to an airworthy condition, under the FAA’s Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR) supervision.

This B747, Reg N27063, flew out of Mohave for San Bernardino on 30th July. It flew gear down. When it arrived at San Bernardino, it was put on jacks and performed a “gear swing” to ensure the landing gear was working. The new owner of this B747 is SkyOne FZE, based in the UAE. This B747 is expected to depart in a few weeks for heavy maintenance check overseas.

This was not the first B747 to be recently re-activated out of storage, an ex-Korean Air B747-400BCF, registration N570B, recently flew out of Pinal Air Park in Marana, AZ. Instead of ferrying empty to heavy maintenance overseas, it carried 80 tons of medical aid cargo to New Delhi from the US. This humanitarian mission was organized by many partners, including Another Joy Foundation.

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Last Qantas 747 Sydney Harbour Flyby: ATC bids a final farewell to the Queen of the Skies

Heartfelt Air Traffic Control transmission to the QF7474 (VH-OEJ) on it's final Sydney Harbour flyby before heading to LAX and Mojave. This flight marks the end of an era with the departure of Qantas' last Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

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Qantas 747 - Thank you and Goodbye

What an absolute honour and privilege it was to be one of the lucky few who were able to buy a ticket for the very last Qantas 747 passenger flight.

The Queen of the Skies, the Boeing 747 jumbo, changed aviation and travel forever. It opened the world and it revolutionised air travel.

Now after 49 years it was time for Qantas to say goodbye to the 747, the queen of the skies as the final Qantas 747 retires. To celebrate Qantas flew 3 last flights - one hour joy flights to say goodbye in Sydney, Brisbane and finally Canberra. It was this last flight in Canberra that I was one and has been captured in this video.

Join me as I bid the Qantas 747 farewell and pay tribute the the aircraft that made me fall in love with aviation and has enabled me to experience my love to travel over these many years.

Flight Details

Qantas 747 Retirement - Qantas 747 Farewell - Final Qantas 747 Passenger Flight
Date: Friday 17 July 2020
Flight Number: QF747
From: Canberra, Australia (CBR)
To: Canberra, Australia (CBR)
Aircraft: Boeing 747-400-ER Reg: VH-OEJ (July 2003)

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Thank you and happy travels,

Cheers

Dennis

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QF7474 - ???? QANTAS says goodbye to piece of aviation history. 2 years on #qantas #qf #747 #boeing747

The Qantas Boeing 747, often referred to as the Queen of the Skies, held a special place in aviation history and the hearts of aviation enthusiasts around the world. Its last flight marked the end of an era for both Qantas and the aviation industry as a whole.
On July 22, 2020, Qantas operated the final flight of its Boeing 747 fleet, marking the retirement of this iconic aircraft after nearly five decades of faithful service. The flight, numbered QF7474, was a sentimental journey that retraced the Qantas' first-ever transpacific flight in 1971, from Sydney to San Francisco.
The retirement of the Qantas 747 was accelerated due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel. As global travel restrictions and decreased demand forced airlines to ground their fleets, Qantas, like many other carriers, made the difficult decision to retire its 747s earlier than planned.
The final flight was operated by a Boeing 747-400ER aircraft, registered as VH-OEJ, which had been part of the Qantas fleet for nearly 20 years. The aircraft was named Lord Howe Island in honor of the picturesque island located off the east coast of Australia. On this historic flight, the aircraft carried a select group of passengers, including Qantas employees and aviation enthusiasts who had the chance to bid farewell to this legendary aircraft.
As QF7474 touched down in Sydney one last time, it marked the end of an era that had seen the 747 play a pivotal role in shaping Qantas' international operations and global aviation as a whole. The Boeing 747 had been the flagship of Qantas' long-haul fleet for decades, connecting Australia to destinations around the world and contributing to the airline's reputation for safety and reliability.
The retirement of the Qantas 747 was a bittersweet moment for aviation enthusiasts, airline employees, and passengers who had fond memories of flying on this iconic aircraft. Although the Queen of the Skies had taken its final bow in Qantas livery, its legacy lives on in the annals of aviation history, and it will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who had the privilege of experiencing its remarkable journeys.
Godspeed!

Qantas Boeing 747 Farewell - Sydney Airport

Australia's last passenger jumbo jet has left our shores for the final time, with the Qantas Boeing 747 departing on Wednesday afternoon, bound for an aircraft boneyard in the Californian desert.

Flight QF7474 left Sydney for Los Angeles at 3.28pm. From there it will fly to Mojave desert for storage.

The plane was given a water cannon salute as it approached the runway, and it taxied past Shep's Mound where hundreds of planespotters had gathered to wave goodbye.

The jumbo took off and headed north to perform a final lap of Sydney Harbour and the eastern suburbs. It then detoured south to do a flyover of the HARS Aviation Museum near Wollongong where it dipped its wings to salute Qantas' first 747-400, VH-OJA, which is preserved there.

The flight path shows the jumbo then headed east over the Pacific ocean before turning northwest and tracing the airline's Flying Kangaroo logo in the sky. The detour meant the plane performed a U-turn above Taree on the NSW Mid North Coast to mark the kangaroo's tail.

Qantas held a lavish ceremony prior to take-off full of nostalgia with video tributes, poem recitals and impassioned tributes to give the 747, which served the airline in various forms for nearly 50 years, a fitting farewell.

Final Qantas 747 passenger flight, Canberra (short version)

In July 2020, Qantas organised a series of joy flights to farewell the B747

After almost 50 years of service with Qantas the B747s fleet was retired with the last aircraft departing Australia on 22 July 2020, bound for storage in the Mojave Desert in the United States.

Qantas operated three 1-hour Farewell Jumbo Jet joy flights of the last 747-400ER (VH-OEJ) from Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, taking in key sights around each city and surrounds.

This video covers the very last passenger flight from Canberra on Fri 17 July 2020. The flight flew over the NSW snow fields, including Australia's highest mountain, Mt. Kosciuszko. The aircraft then made a low level fly by of Canberra's iconic sites before returning to Canberra Airport.

Due to the strong demand for tickets for this flight, I was only able to secure an aisle seat, however luckily my seat buddy was Dennis Bunnick, travel video blogger from Dennis Bunnik Travels @DennisBunnik Travels Please check his videos some great window footage. This video also includes guest commentary from both Dennis and YouTube Aviation video blogger Paul Stewart, from Paul Stewart Aviation @Paul Stewart . Check out Paul's channel for his video and other fantastic trip reports

This shorter version of the video includes edited commentary from the flight deck and an emotional sign off announcement from cabin crew.

Check out the longer version of this video:

Please also check out videos from the farewell flight from Sydney:
Short version:
Long version:

If you were on the flight and have video to share, please comment with your video link. I will also add it here in the video details if thats ok :)

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Qantas Flies Its Final 747 Farewell Flight at Sydney Airport

Earlier today, Qantas flew the first out of three special farewell flights for its Boeing 747. Dubbed the “Jumbo Joy Flights”, the last Boeing 747 took a spin around Sydney for an hour. The remaining two flights will take place in Brisbane and Canberra.

The aircraft registered as VH-OEJ took off from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport and carried passengers lucky enough to score tickets.

The tickets had gone on sale on July 8th, with business-class tickets sold at AU$747 (US$521), and economy-class at AU$400 (US$279).

Final Qantas 747 passenger flight, Canberra (longer version)

In July 2020, Qantas organised a series of joy flights to farewell the B747

After almost 50 years of service with Qantas the B747s fleet was retired with the last aircraft departing Australia on 22 July 2020, bound for storage in the Mojave Desert in the United States.

Qantas operated three 1-hour Farewell Jumbo Jet joy flights of the last 747-400ER (VH-OEJ) from Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, taking in key sights around the cities and surrounds.

This video covers the very last passenger flight from Canberra on Fri 17 July 2020. The flight flew over the NSW snow fields, including Australia's highest mountain, Mt. Kosciuszko. The aircraft then made a low level fly by of Canberra's iconic sites before returning to Canberra Airport.

Due to the strong demand for tickets for this flight, I was only able to secure an aisle seat, however luckily my seat buddy was Dennis Bunnick, travel video blogger from Dennis Bunnik Travels @DennisBunnikTravels Please check his videos some great window footage. This video also includes guest commentary from both Dennis and YouTube Aviation video blogger Paul Stewart, from Paul Stewart Aviation @PaulStewartAviation . Check out Paul's channel for his video and other fantastic trip reports

This longer version of the video includes commentary from the flight deck and an emotional sign off announcement from cabin crew

Here's the shorter version of this video:

Please also check out videos from the farewell flight from Sydney:
Short version:
Long version:

If you were on the flight and have video to share, please comment with your video link. I will also add it here in the video details if thats ok :)

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Qantas Boeing B747 Farewell Ceremony - Hangar 96 22JUL20

What a privilege to attend the Qantas “Final B747 Farewell Event” in Hangar 96 today, as COVID-19 restrictions had only allowed 150 to be present. The air was filled with so much emotion, and it was great to get up close to VH-OEJ one last time and say a tearful farewell. Guests were free to write some parting words on the fuselage of the aircraft, and my words were “A Job Well Done Joe Sutter”. After speeches from Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, and Boeing Australia President Brendan Nelson, it was time for a final pushback. VH-OEJ the last Qantas Queen Of the Skies has departed for the Mojave Desert in the USA.

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Qantas Boeing B747 Farewell Ceremony - Hangar 96 22JUL20

What a privilege to join Qantas for the B747 Farewell Ceremony in Hangar 96 at Sydney Airport on Wednesday 22nd July 2020. Over the years Qantas have purchased 65 B747 from Boeing, and has operated the Type continuously for almost 49 years. This video covers the Farewell Event itself, the final pushback from Hangar 96, and images of VH-OEJ departing Sydney for the last time. Long Live The Queen.

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KLM 747 Retirement Last Flight, Qantas 747 retirement?

This video is about KLM 747 retirement, KLM 747 last flight and Qantas 747 retirement. The KLM 747 last flight took place officially on the 29 March 2020. On the same day, the last Qantas 747 flew its last scheduled flight, making many think that that was the Qantas 747 retirement. However, unlike KLM which 747 retirement is confirmed, with the KLM 747 last flight leaving many mixed in emotions, Qantas 747 retirement has not been announced. We look at some details, and commemorate the last KLM 747 flight, KLM 747 retirement.

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