Passengers onboard SQ 748 from Hongkong to Singapore were giving a toast to the B747 in celebration for its retirement from SIA.

‘Papa Echo’ which has since left the passenger fleet, seen here arriving at runway 20R on December 26, 2008.

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 moments from touching down on runway 02C in December 2006 on a clear Saturday morning.

A single USAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III performed daily during the morning aerial display at the Singapore Airshow 2012 and showed off its impressive low speed handling capabilities and agile tactical manoevures to the crowd. Able to carry twice the payload of a IL-76 and offering a unique combination of intercontinental range with short field performance, it is no wonder that the versatile C-17 features prominently in military campaigns and humanitarian aid missions around the world.

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 with commemorative flights between Singapore and Hong Kong. Let us pay tribute Boeing 747, the ‘Queen of the Skies’.

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.

Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG Strike Eagle (8320) climbing steeply with full afterburners.

Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16C Block 52 Fighting Falcon (642) executing a hard defensive turn with full afterburner.

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.

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 Girl would quietly move up and down the aisle checking that all passengers were well taken care of. Thank you Singapore Airlines