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#United first rolled out the #Boeing 747 “jumbo jet” in 1970 for the popular west coast-to-#Hawaii route. #themainline #UA747Farewell This tweet was posted on November 07, 2017.

This image was posted on September 10, 2014. #aviation #fashion #airfrance #747

2017 marks the end of an era for United Airlines: it will cease to fly the iconic Boeing 747 on commercial routes. This image was posted on November 07, 2017. #flyingthemainline #themainline #avgeek #united #aviationhistory #unitedairlines #aviationgeek #aviation #ua747farewell #boeing747 #aviation #aviationlovers #vintageaviation #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #instaplane #flying #plane #flight #avgeeks #aviation4u #aviationdaily

@BAretrojets @flySFO The @British_Airways Boeing 747 (G-BYGC) painted in their classic #BOAC livery landed at SFO on Friday. We were able to capture a shot of this classic beauty! #avgeek This tweet was posted on March 04, 2019.

@Peony_Iris Yes! Their 747 is one for the books! It is so cool! This tweet was posted on September 26, 2018.

A popular style of aviation photography, that became symbolic of the jet age, was a flight attendant poised in the cowling of a jet engine. This image was posted on December 13, 2017. #cowling #flightattendant #avgeek #avationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #history #avhistory #aviationgeeks #avgeeks #engine #jet #falife #crewlife

Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, commenced operations #onthisday in 1988. Air China is one of the few international carriers at SFO that still operates Boeing 747 aircraft. Have you ever flown on Air China? #av This tweet was posted on July 01, 2019.

At this time, there are no more #Boeing 747s are in US domestic commercial operation. What are your fondest memories of the Boeing 747? #avgeek This tweet was posted on January 22, 2018.

BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) launched Boeing 747 widebody transatlantic service in April 1971 between London and New York. This image was posted on November 26, 2019. #widebodyav #avgeek #jumbojet #jetage #modelairplane #boac #747

The Boeing 747 is an aircraft that is relevant to the SFO Museum collection.

Boeing's 727 took off OTD in 1963. Close on its heels, the much larger 747 lifted off in 1969, beginning the age of the jumbo jet. #AVgeeks This tweet was posted on February 09, 2012.

Cargo, loaded through the nose of the Boeing 747, allowed for easy loading of oversized items. This configuration was possible because the flight deck was located on the upper level of the 747 and situated just behind the door hinges. #MuseumFromHome #avgeek This tweet was posted on April 20, 2020.

Celebrate the 747 in "Flying #TheMainLine: A History of United Airlines", on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/l3SGXBPfhd This tweet was posted on November 07, 2017.

Continental Airlines launched Boeing 747 jumbojet service in 1970. This image was posted on May 12, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #museumfromhome

Continental advertised their Boeing 747 service as the only 747 with 2 lounges and a pub. This image was posted on July 16, 2017.

Continental was one of numerous U.S. airlines to launch Boeing 747 jumbojet service in 1970. This image was posted on October 18, 2019. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #jetage #continental #hostess #crewlife #flightattendant

Douglas developed the DC-8 jetliner during the mid-1950s as a competitive design to Boeing’s 707 jetliner. This image was posted on July 07, 2021.

Dubbed the “Friend Ship” when first introduced by United, the wide-body 747 provided an entirely new level of passenger comfort and service. #avgeek This tweet was posted on November 07, 2022.

During the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of the 747-400 widebody airliner, which was introduced in 1989. This image was posted on March 10, 2023. #flyingsoutherncross #australia #avgeek #aviationhistory

During the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of the Boeing 747-400 widebody airliner, which was introduced in 1989. This image was posted on November 02, 2022. #flyingsoutherncross #avgeek #qantas #uniform #crewlife

Ever wonder how large/oversize cargo fits into a Boeing 747? This image was posted on June 02, 2017. #boeing #747 #boeing747 #aviationhistory #avgeek #lufthansa #cargo

Following Pan American World Airways’ introduction of the #Boeing 747 in January 1970, #BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) received the aircraft and launched transatlantic service in April 1971 between London and New York. #WidebodyAV #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 07, 2020.

Following Pan American World Airways’ introduction of the Boeing 747 in January 1970, BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) received deliveries of the aircraft and launched transatlantic service in April 1971 between London and New York. This image was posted on April 07, 2020. #widebodyav #avgeek #widebody #jumbojet #aircraftmodel #flightattendant #747 #museumfromhome

Freighter versions of the Boeing 747 were built differently from most other cargo planes. This image was posted on April 20, 2020. #museumfromhome #avgeek #747

Happy birthday to Shirley Temple Black! She dedicated the 1st scheduled #747 flight from @flysfo in April 1970: https://t.co/wvhtmKBMqf This tweet was posted on April 23, 2013.

Happy birthday to the 747! Boeing introduced the plane today in 1968. To celebrate, a 1970 takeoff from SFO: http://t.co/CfPgpHjr #avgeeks This tweet was posted on September 30, 2011.

In 1959, United Air Lines and Delta Airlines introduced the Douglas DC-8. This image was posted on February 22, 2019. #aviationevolutions #jimlund #avgeek #aviationgeek #aviation #aviationhistory #vintageaviation #history #aviationgeeks #modelplane #scalemodel #avgeeks #douglasaircraft #klm