Boeing 747-400 (LX-SCV)

Top shot John.

Thank You Gavin!

John.....

Another Winner from Indy !!

Perfect Photo with action.

Maybe it's just me, but I find that the 747, unlike the 380, has a uniquely high level of elegance and gravitas. Seeing one of these in the air, especially close up, leaves one with goosebumps and a feeling of awe. The 380 is basically 'just big'. True, it's an engineering marvel but without the art in design seen in the 747 in all its iterations.

Howard - It isn't just you. Aircraft in general are engineering marvels and especially the bigger the aircraft gets. But the 747 brought a distinct style that remains unmatched. She truly is the Queen of the Skies. While it is clear the era of the passenger 747 is closing, I'm sure we will continue to see them as freighters. It won't surprise me if we see a significant uptick in the PTF conversions. COVID hit passenger travel hard, but cargo didn't stop. And the loss of passenger aircraft has put substantial demand for other air cargo options.