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Old 28th Jun 2012, 19:28   #1 (permalink)
 
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747 wants to go flying one last time!
Cargo 747 without engines wants one more flight. She wants to do what she was made to do!

Amazing video of 747 lifting in place in extreme wind conditions - 1080P HD - YouTube
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Old 30th Jun 2012, 09:04   #2 (permalink)
 
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Haha love it

I would also love to have a look round one of those "boneyards" must be amazing
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A while back there was a Vulcan that rotated due to snow on the wings.

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I'm surprised she's not tied down and/or ballasted,...poor old girl trying to get outta there...alas she can't
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