I'm sure I must've read more uninformed dross on PPRuNe before, but can't remember when! Chug, have you ever visited the amazing facility where these iconic machines were serviced to a very high standard? Proone, have you ever sat in the co-pilot's seat next to Mac and seen how gracefully he flew 'Nine-oh-Nine'. The ages (of both 'Nine-oh-Nine' and Mac) are completely irrelevant.