‘Papa Echo’ which has since left the passenger fleet, seen here arriving at runway 20R on December 26, 2008.
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Category Archives: Farewell SQ B747
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© 2012 Koh Hoe Jyh
9V-SPP – Moments from Touchdown
One of the highlights for many of us when spotting at Changi Coast Road in the past was the early morning arrival of a Singapore Airlines B747-400 from New York via Frankfurt. 9V-SPP with the old Star Alliance livery was photographed … Continue reading
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Fond memories of the B747 at the Singapore Airshow 2012
Aviation enthusiast rushing to catch a good picture of the ‘Queen of the Skies’ at the Singapore Airshow 2012. On the 6th of April 2012, it will mark the retirement of the Boeing 747 after nearly four decades of service … Continue reading
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Boeing 747 reflecting upon its past.
Boeing B747 which is fondly known as ‘Jumbo’ or ‘Queen of the Skies’ reflecting upon its past with one of the world’s most famous airlines – Singapore Airlines – after nearly 40 years in service.
© 2012 Eugene Yeo. All rights reserved.
Stormy Skies
Taking the turn onto Changi Airport’s RWY20C in preparation for takeoff onboard 9V-SPH, operating the SQ219 (now SQ211) service to Sydney on 05 October 2009, as dark clouds loom menacingly overhead, indicating an impending storm; an unfriendly day for flying.
© 2012 Andrew Hunt. All rights reserved.
The Heavenly Upper Deck
The Upper Deck of the Singapore Airlines B747-400 was always a special place to be seated. I always felt like a privileged guest to be seated “up top”. A special place, a special memory, made even better when a Singapore … Continue reading
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Singapore Airlines B747-412 ‘9V-SPQ’
The Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 will soon be a thing of the past.
© 2012 Eugene Yeo. All rights reserved.
Singapore Airlines B747-412 9V-SMU
The 1000th Boeing 747 built rolls out on RWY02L after touchdown from New York via Frankfurt as SQ26. The image was captured on 13 June 2010.
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Time To Reflect
After 38 years of sterling passenger service with Singapore Airlines, it is time to reflect on the retirement of the Queen of the Skies. SIA will operate a commemorative flight on 6 April 2012 from Singapore to Hong Kong (SQ747) … Continue reading
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Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 9V-SPQ
“Papa Quebec” sits under threatening skies at the Changi Exhibition Centre during the Singapore Airshow 2012.
© 2012 Aaron Yan. All rights reserved.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 9V-SPQ
Delivered on 30 October 2001, this aircraft is one of the three remaining Jumbo Jets in SQ’s fleet. She will operate the commemorative last flight of the SQ 747 on 6 April 2012 from Singapore to Hong Kong and back.
© 2011 Hoe Jyh
SQ B747-400 Commemorative Exhibition – Singapore Airshow 2012
A T-shirt was produced to commemorate the delivery of Singapore Airline’s first B747-400 on 18 Mar 1989. The name ‘Megatop’ was bestowed upon this new series of B747 in the airline’s fleet and soon became a household name as the … Continue reading