The Last British Airways B747 Flight - An Emotional Farewell
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- čas přidán 18. 12. 2020
- 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.
Thanks to British Airways and SpeedBird TV for sharing some great footage: / speedbirdtv
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I bought the book. It’s fantastic. Pity there is no photo of the BOAC Jumbo.
It has actually! It is inside the BA 747 chapter
its a nice book
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I'm never flew on Boeing 747. Amazing documentary Sam ! This is so emotional. Thank you for sharing with us !
I flew three times in a Swissair B747. All very short haul flights from Zurich to Geneva which was most awesome. That was the normal flight route before flying over the big pond.
@@matthiashaenni Wow ! lucky you !!!
Shame. But atleast you may be able to visit one now. Went on 2 virgin 747s and one BA
@@topfelya Yes I was definitely very lucky. Love to remember it.
@@ollietreg2334 I will try to visit them !
It is sad seeing these planes being retired as they have such an elegance to them. I spent many hours on BA 747's flying between London Heathrow and Phoenix Arizona. It always felt so good being in them even if I was in economy class. One of the best times was flying out over Scotland (home) and heading outt over the Atlantic ocean and down below was St Kilda.
“Do you think the plane’s gonna make it?”
Is that even a question? It’s the 747, it’s gone through so much. Of course it would be able to land for its final flight. The end of an era. Always sad when 747s retires. Especially now since it’s British Airways. Love the retro liveries, the Landor one is my favorite. So generous of them to let you tour. The skies won’t be the same without its Queen
Today, BA is like… Everyone else : you have the choice between the 777 and the 787, the most boring Boeings ever.
Hey I saw you one time on the Pipkin channel
The Landor livery is one of the liveries of all the airlines!
Avery... “Do you think the plane’s gonna make it?” Sure it is a question, if the plane is the 747 that needs a high weather ceiling to even approach
an airport landing runway and you're sitting under a cloud thickening sky..dude!
The captain the spoke at the end, his voice, his tone, his manner, that is exactly the sort of person we all imagine as British Airways captain. Good night queen!!
Princess. Concorde is the Queen
sounds like trump
@@user-ri6py6sn6k Trumps American!
@@bigships I get what you’re saying. But the 747’s nickname literally is the Queen of the skies. Perhaps it took the mantle from Concord?
@@sjacko1066 yeah, I guess that would make sense
I have seen every 747 that graced Heathrow carrying the BOAC and all subsequent BAW liveries I have been watching them come and as new and old planes, and have always looked upon then as technical master pieces, wonders of '60'S engineering. Dunsfold is only 12 miles from my home, but being that close to the queen is no substitute for have her soar over us, earning her keep. Farewell my queen.
Thanks Sam, this is a fitting tribute to such a beautiful lady.
Made many transatlantic flights in the seventies and eighties as a young man. Almost all on the 747 as I recall. I never boarded one without thinking about what a magnificent aircraft. The emotional aspect of Sam's video really caught me off guard. Thank you sir.
I saw the last KLM 747 take off from Toronto a few months ago. I never grew tired of seeing the 747's while working on the ramp at Pearson. The KLM and BA liveries are my all time favourites! The 747 was also the very first aircraft I ever flew on. This was back in 1986 - it was an Olympic airways flight from Toronto to Athens with a quick stop in Montreal. The most beautiful commercial aircraft ever produced in my opinion. Thank you for sharing this Sam!
Another fantastic video Sam aka airplane freak, such great content for us during this difficult year, very emotional! I was actually at Kemble airport yesterday looking at several retired BA 74's, tagged you in a Insta story too as figured you would appreciate it :-) Keep up the great work buddy!
Mr Joe Achilles himself!
Thank you Joe, hope you enjoyed the visit.
yep
@@mervinpowell6284 Haha yeah love my commercial planes too :-)
@@SamChui Hi Sam Chui how are you I am Zack from Malaysia I really want to see you play the AMONG US Game pls
Queen of the skies. An absolutely magnificent aircraft. Indeed an emotional farewell to an engineering masterpiece 😭.
This aircraft and the Concorde are the reason I fly. I am lucky to fly out of Cardiff and have enjoyed seeing the Queen. Even had the privilege of having a retired &$& captain as my flight instructor. We would talk for hours about these beautiful machines. No aircraft will ever come close. What a great video.
Love the BOAC logo. Timeless. It’s so hard knowing there’ll never be a BA 747 again, especially after BA was such a ironic and massive 747 carrier. So many happy journeys on the BA’s -100, -200 and -400s
I am pretty desperate to fly a 747 before all of them are gone! Sam you must fly the Air India 747s once more, before they go too!
Yes exactly
They have 4 VT-EVA, VT-ESO And i dont know the others
The only one which fly's right now is the VT-EVA
I didn't expect to see you here
Go with Lufthansa
B747, after all these years, still the most beautiful bird ever.
Why did they remove it!!! I always wanted to fly in one of them, but I can’t!
Someone E you can! Lufthansa, Korean Air and Air China still operate the type! With *dozens* of other airlines operating the freighter versions 😄😅
@@Elias-xy9kc i know, but those are 747-8 and most of them including 400's are freighters, not for pax.
Lex I know 😃
@@someonee3186 They are not fuel efficient and are expensive to maintain.
Always heartbreaking to witness the moment that a perfectly serviceable aircraft lands for the last time and becomes "furniture", especially one as iconic as this. Great video!
Thank You for this, I flew from UK to Australia in 1980, as a 13 yr old kid been able to visit the cockpit made me choose a career in aviation, what beautiful aircraft.
Outstanding video and a great tribute to a great lady! BOAC and British Airways liveries gives so much dignity to such an iconic silhouette. Absolutely beautiful!!
As someone who has worked on and around 747-400 I felt the same knot of emotion in the stomach when my own airline retired them. I think this is my favourite of your videos so far, it really captured the occasion well. I will have to visit them next time I am in the UK
It’s so emotional, i was sitting in-front of my mother while watching this and there were tears in my eyes and my mum asked why are you crying while watching a plane documentary?
I said mum “you won’t understand “😞😔
I understand
I cried ALOT too :(
It's so true.
Unless it's in your blood, people don't get it.
"It's just a machine!" They say.
Oh it's so much more than that.
There's only one thing harder than watching a plane be shut down for the final time, and that's seeing them being dismantled.
I literally can't watch that. It just breaks my heart, seeing these majestic, elegant beings, each with their own personality, being cut up for scrap.
Awesome video Sam! Love it! 😀👍👍
I got to fly on the BOAC 747 about a year ago. I was upset because I didn’t get a window seat, but now I realize how lucky I was. Farewell 747!
Why is it luck to not find a window seat?
@@labourlawact7826 because I was lucky to fly on BOAC livery 747 shortly before it was retired
@@nycflyertravel O ok. Now I understand.
I live in South Africa, and flew to the UK with Qatar Airways. Fighted for a window seat, and got it.
The stupid plane then went on to fly so high up and fast, I couldn't see anything anyway....
Sane
I flew on a Singapore airlines 747 when I was young and I had almost forgotten UNTILL my parents showed me a pic of it the flight was from Singapore to Hong kong
I was at Cardiff watching it take off! I had just finished my last exam and managed to catch it just before it took off 😄
A great memory you managed to capture forever. 👍
I was in class watching it on my phone 😂
The Queen of the Skies is stunningly beautiful, and I particularly like her on BOAC and Landor liveries. Great video.
She'll always be the Queen of the Sky. I was in tears at the end. To see the old BOAC livery one last time was amazing.
Nah, queen of killing.
Very emotional Sam!! Thank you for bringing us this moment
The BOAC livery is stunning! What an amazing video Sam! Really touching, this plane will be missed so much :(
That was such an emotional and heartbreaking farewell to Queen of the Skies...
Thx Sam and all crew for sharing it with us!
What a brilliant goodbye video to the Jumbo this is!!
Having flown on her as cabin crew for 25 years, its a heartbreaks but the way you filmed this alongside your excitment & enthusiasm made the bitter pill taste that much sweeter. Thankyou ✈🙏💖💖💖👋👋👋💖💖💖👆
And Goodbye SPEEDBIRD 747, QUEEN OF THE SKIES!
These 747s still look stunning 😍
And the BOAC landing! Wow
Hey Sam! Did you know Dunsfold is where Top Gear was/is filmed? I was lucky enough to be in the audience once. Also, not sure why Cotswold Airport is written Cotsvold on the annotations. The Cotswolds is an area of England known to be very beautiful, kind of in the way tourists imagine it to be. Hope you enjoyed your stay in the UK and keep up the good work :)
Thought that was the case, especially with the co-presenter looking like James May.
Thanks for the correction. I may have made a typo in spelling. Despite the wintery winter, I love driving around the countryside in the UK.
Who remembers 'Gambon'?
At 2:30 you can see the 747 in the background that is used as a movie prop. It starred in Casino Royale where Daniel Craig's Bond saved it from being blown up.
Great video..My mom was an executive for BOAC back in the 60s/70's and when I was a very young boy I was able to go up to the cockpit while in flight...something I will never forget..back then you would get pilot wings and the pilots and crew would sign my flight book which i still have 53 years later...great memories..thank you for this video!
The real Queen....of the Skys...amazing footage! Thank you from Germany 🌹and a last rose...
I'm really gonna miss BA's icon, every time I saw Heathrow Airport on a video, it was filled with BA 747s taxing, takeoff, and even parked at Gates, I even got to see it fly to London when it toke off from Los Angeles, I think BA should restore the Queen as a museum and a restaurant too; so that those who never flew on one then they will be able to walk on one instead. Ahh great memories ay Sam ;)
Best plane ever build.Moved more people then any other Jumbo.
Excellent Sam! Thank you for sharing those moments with the amazing 747's. I just can't imagine aviation without them. So sad!
Sam Chui - I LOVE your passion. I was on the Tobin Bridge (high vantage point) when one of the first 747's was landing in Boston - June 1970. Fifty years ago. The 747 took me to points all over the globe. It is hard not to be emotional about this machine which opened the doors for so many people to see so many of our world neighbors. Thank you for documenting in all your videos how these machines - all of them - have made us all better neighbors. God bless you and keep teaching and reminding us about how fortunate we all are.
The landor livery of the 747 british airways has been saved
Amazing!
Rest well Queen of the Skies! Thank you for your service! The world will never forget you!
So many memories on this magical iconic aircraft. Thank you Sam for sharing and taking the effort to document this historic moment.
I had the oportunity to flight on a British Airways 747 twice and it was great to remember that experience. Thank you so much for that, Sam!
*I've met some of these pilots before. They seemed really proud and joyful whenever they mentioned that they were a 747 pilot. I wonder what aircraft they'll be flying next*
Indeed, these pilots I met are all seasoned and very gracious to the occasion. They will be moving on to B787/A350 which is the future of BA.
@@SamChui Eventually some of them will move on to the 777X since it was supposed to be replacing the BA744 before the virus hit.
I thought they would fly the 777 200 and 300 next.
I had the honor to operate the B747 as a cabin crew with BA and it was such an amazing plane to work on...
Amazing landing with a rainbow in the background, and Mother Nature cooperating with the beautiful landing, you know it’s just perfect
Great video Sam; the review of all the liveries was wonderful. The crew interviews are clear insight to professionals who love their and the equipment they use performing their jobs.
We are proud to still fly our Tupolevs
I think that kid who likes Hong Kong would've loved to see Kai Tak
Lol
tupolevs-wise idk, but kai tak is for sure
Would love to see a Tupolevs as they are flying legends. Not sure I would want to fly in one though!!!
You said it supreme lider 👍👏🤣😁
🤣🤣🤣
Dunsfold Airport: Welcome to the previous TOP GEAR test track! You have seen the greatest car show and the greatest airplane in the UK there.
I flew on a BOAC 747 from Heathrow to Boston in 1972 when I was 7 years old. We flew in First Class and on the top deck, there was a cocktail lounge complete with a grand piano.
My favorite equipment. Flew across the pond many times in a 747. I remember watching my first 747 land at Heathrow circa 1972. I was speechless. It is such a beautiful plane and I always had a great flying experience on them. So sad they are gone now. Great video - thanks. Pretty choked up right now.
This is, hands down, the most beautiful livery ever made. I am completely clueless as to why they changed it
There was a lot of politics involved with BA, which is why they often had such naff PC liveries.
From what I understand it was because they wanted to replace the safer 4 engine planes with more fuel efficient 2 engine planes. One benefit is supposed to be that the 2 engine planes are supposed to be able to fly longer without refueling so it should be possible to fly more places direct without a stopover. The reality is that I have not seen any routes that had a stopover change to a direct flight when they replace a 747 route with a 2 engine plane. I think the cost of fuel was probably the only reason.
@@Shibu11229twins are much more fuel efficient and they’re just as safe four engines. Safer in many ways.
@@peteconrad2077 I understand that twins are more fuel efficient but how are twins safer? What if you loose one of the engines? How long can a twin maintain altitude?
@@Shibu11229 it can maintain a lower altitude until it runs out of fuel. It’s just a little lower than the altitude a four engine aircraft can maintain in 3. In general, the system in twins are simpler and thus offer less opportunity for failure. Airbus recognised this when they built the A380, which doesn’t have full Sicilians systems on all of its engines.
Every multiple engine failure in airline history has had a common cause, this more engines would not have helped.
Hi Sam and all others. this was a super emotional video. Thanks. The 747 is exactly as old as I am, and it was always my dream to be a captain on it, but unfortunately, I made it all the way to the 777 left seat and not the 747. Thank you 747 for being an inspiration of an era.
Awesome video, Sam. Thank you for documenting this beautiful airplane and its history✈️
I flew several years on the 747. Thx for this video which brings back the good memories and even special moments.
Thank you for this great 👍 video stream she was not just a plane ✈️ she was the queen of the skies in so so many ways it really does bring a tear to your eyes for everyone just like the Concorde did. I just so wish we could keep them both flying what a dream come true that would be !!! (THANK YOU) 🛫🛬✈️
I can still remember my first trip to Asia, an economy flight on the BA 747 Jumbo from Heathrow to HongKong KaiTak in summer 1994. The beautiful air hostess Jane or Janice Lau did a great job. Three weeks later, when I flew back to Europe, she was working in business class and I never saw her again. RIP 747, hopefully this 'Great Reset' that is planned by some psychos can be stopped and we will get our old life back!
I flew once on a 747 to Australia. What an amazing plane. Thanks, Sam for documenting these sad days.
One of the best videos of the year for me....thanks. Bitter sweet indeed. Sad to see her go as they all have a soul and a personality and it is the end of an era, but great to see it will be preserved along with the legacy of BOAC. As an avgeek myself since I was a kid and having flown on many variants of the 747 over the years, it truly is emotional to see them disappear. Thanks again Sam, was a nice presentation all round.
This is so emotional seeing the Queen of the skies once again
flew in a BOAC 747 from Hong Kong to Bangkok in the late 60s' , i'll never forget it
Great video, Sam! Hearing "end of life" engines broke my heart. The 747 is my favorite aircraft. I have been fortunate to have flown in them many, many times.
Not gonna lie, I'm in the US and this got me tearing up, and I had no emotions at all when Delta and UA retired their's.
No delta’s 747 is a legend
UA felt more emotional than this one tbh
I never thought I would tear up and get all choked up over a plane landing. What a wonderful video, Sam. Thank you!
Absolutely AMAZING Sam!!. I flew on a few 747's when I was adopted from Romania, to New Zealand, I flew Lufthansa 747-200, and Air NZ 747-200. I hope you and your family all have a Very Merry Christmas. And a safe and happy new year.
Thanks for this video Sam, quite emotional especially for me as I started my engineering career with BOAC way back in 1971 when the 747 was flying in the old BOAC livery. Very happy that these aircraft are going to be preserved and have not gone to the scrap yard.
The first time when I saw a B747 in person while standing on the airport ground was a few years ago and I don't remember which airport it was, when it had passed by I was just in awe of the size and stood there till she passed by completely. It was a Luftansa B747. Unfortunately hadn't had the luck to fly in one.
Despite the recent troubles got to thank Boeing for making some wonderful planes. B747 always looked best in BOAC livery. No question about that in my mind. Fabulous video. Subbed.
I had the pleasure of flying in the upper deck Business on the BA 747 in the BOAC livery on February 28, 2020 from Heathrow to O’Hare. We departed from the B Gates at Heathrow Terminal 5. It looks like it may have been one of the last remaining revenue flights of that aircraft due to the virus. It was my first, and only time flying in the upper deck of a 747 and I only wish I could have savored it more if would have known it was going to probably be the last time. Watching this final flight and shutdown brought a tear.
What an emotional event indeed. Sam, Thank You for sharing. Love it 😍
I have never flown on a 747 and I really hope that we're able to travel again before the time has come for this magnificent plane 😭😭
Me too, I hope to fly the Lufthansa 747-8 after covid
The most beautiful plane ever build. I have tears in my eyes. And for me, the
Great video Sam, very emotional. I'm lucky to live near St Athan where BOAC now lives and can't wait to visit her. I'm also so grateful that I was able to see landings and takeoffs in person of some of the final flights. Will never forget it.
Amazing video Sam. Thanks. Iconic aircraft. It always felt wonderful to fly with BA on a 747. Certainly the end of an era.
I've flown on a 747 2 or 3 times before, but that was when I was 4 years old and younger so I don't remember a single thing, but I'm glad I can say, that my physical body has been inside a 747!
noo this is sad... legend is retiring
So well done! Thank you, Sam, for this awesome and emotional documentary. Flying on BA’s B747-400 from LHR to JFK, me on my own and on my way to the U.S. for the first time will always be an unforgettable trip to me. One year later I had the chance to see the 747-8 production lines in Everett and also fly the 400 at Lufthansa’s training simulator. Thank you, Queen of the skies, you definitely have a special place n my heart! ❤️✈️
What a wonderfully put together tribute to a true icon of the skies, her crew and her fans
So sad to see them go..I’ve flown in loads of jumbos....definitely my favourite commercial aircraft ever...thanks for sharing Sam.
really is the most beautiful plane. Sad to see her go, was lucky to be there for Landor arriving
Ah yes there I am at 9:20 sounding like a complete dork as usual.🤣
Not dorky at all buddy, nothing wrong with having a passion and an interest :-)
@@hagdog8582 cheers bud much appreciated
Nothing wrong with being passionate 🤙
@@bugmania1 Very true I suppose
أعلان فلم فاطمة الزهراء عليها الصلاة والسلام the lady of heaven
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Very emotional video and thank you Sam and all people to bring us this amazing video. Thank you Queen of the Skies.
I'm amazed to see the excitement through other people's eyes! I've been working on planes for over 30 years and I guess the magic is gone. But its really cool to see how all of you react. I helped build so many 747 400 series back in the early 90's that its probable i worked on those very planes you were on! I've since moved onto many other in BA's line up and moved on to inspection years ago. I spend every work day on planes its just hard to feel anything more than the same old mundane repetitive work. I definitely appreciate seeing the magic and passion through your perspective! Great work!
Dad: “why are you crying so damn loud?”
also dad:it’s just a plane
Ryanair doesn't care :)
@@ryanairpilot2512 😐
Parents don't care about us avation geeks.
@@ryanairpilot2512 Uh yes. Ryanair's Irish. Makes sense! 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪
We will never forget you 747 ✊🏽✊🏽❤️😢
It's amazing to witness this. Thank you Sam for sharing it with us. The B-747 is really iconic.
Wonderful video, Sam!
This was a very emotional video, even though I had never flown with BOAC/BA. However, I was fortunate to fly on two Air France 747s in 1975, crossing the pond from Canada and back. It truly is one of the most iconic aircraft of all time, one that millions of people will miss, but will cherish the memories of.
Thank you for another year of awesome videos. Happy Holidays, and all the best in the new year. Safe travels, and good health!
Oh, this is just so sad! I hope the queen of the sky’s return soon. It is just so sad that the last BA-747 is retiring. :(
The 747 was the plane that got me into aviation.
Mee too🤧
Thank you Sam Chui, truly was emotional. I really appreciate you making us a part of the farewell.
Gosh this is so emotional. Lovely video. I did have the great joy of flying on the 747. and BA too...xxxx
I flew a BA 747 in early 2004, loved the food that they gave me. Didn't get a window seat and didn't do a trip report on it. Regret was real. :(
We will miss you 747
thanks Sam, great video. You certainly get great access.
Brings back memories - my first 747 flight was November 1971 on a BOAC 747-136.
Thanks Sam, as always incredible footage and on this occasion, very emotional :(
1:15, your not just driving on the runway, your driving on the top gear test track!
He's the stigs aeronautical cousin
I am so lucky that I got to fly on 4 BA 747 before they were retired.
Wat een mooie afscheid film,vele tranen in mijn ogen kon ik maar moeilijk afscheid nemen van deze prachtige ICOON 747 TOP!!!!
One of the best videos. Well done, Sam.
British Airways Thank You For Your Help.......... We Lost A Legend
0:10 *this is our new toy, this is..*
Nika's 😃
😬😬😬😬 bruh!!
Negus
Brilliant video & highly emotional to watch. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for this video. I flew on BA747's many, many times over 25 years. I have such great memories of the aircraft and the wonderful crews who took me safely to so many destinations around the world. Farewell to an icon....and to my favourite home-from-home, 64K. Dust in my eye now...
Goodbye 747!
A true Queen of the skies
747 will always stay with us. Even when it’s not.
@@Proactivebeetleondamic it's flying high in plane heaven