I flew on the Jumbo for the very first time back in 1997, and I was a little kid back then. It was on a QF B747-400 from Singapore to Sydney. I was mesmerized by the looks and sheer size of the plane and the entire experience. The view of the wing against the sunrise from my window as we made our way across Australia remains deeply etched in my memory.
From then on, the B747 inspired me to be a professional pilot and I’ve made it after all those years. Amazingly the B747 is still around today, and she still looks amazing and endearing. Happy Retirement!