BillD22 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Here are some random shots of a B747-8F demonstrator on an early morning flight from Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett, Washington to Denver International (KDEN) in Colorado. Boeing delivered its last 747 - which was a 747-8F - to Atlas Air on January 31, 2023, ending the reign of "the Queen" and a historic era in aviation history. Climbing into the rising sun over eastern Washington. Dueling contrails as we pass westbound traffic off the right wing. Leaving the scattered cloud layer below we move into clear skies for the rest of the flight. On the ILS to KDEN runway 26 over the snow-covered ground with Pikes Peak visible in the far distance off the left wing above the #1 engine. After landing and exiting the runway the pink arrowhead on our airport chart on the MFD shows our position on the taxiway and the shot shows our long taxi to the cargo ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogPhlyer Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Very nice! Always Aviate, then Navigate, then Communicate. And never be low on Fuel, Altitude, Airspeed, or Ideas. Laptop, Intel Core i7 CPU 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz, 8GB RAM, 64-bit, NVIDIA GeoForce MX 130, Extra large coffee-black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Very nice shots of your flight with the Queen Bill! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Bill, these pics are magnificent! Kudos to your photo abilities! Thanks for sharing! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD22 Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 Phrog, Larry, & Rick - many thanks for looking and the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I always loved flying in a "Queen!" So much more room, even in coach, than most single aisle planes have in 1st Class! Nice shots! Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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