Registration B-2473 strongly suggests a late-service Air China passenger 747-400. The livery and Chinese flag confirm airline identity.

Registration D-ABTC is visible on the nearest aircraft. Frankfurt Airport's iconic terminal is in the background.

Registration D-ABTC confirms this is a 747-430 delivered to Lufthansa. As of 2020s, these are rare as passenger aircraft.

United Airlines 767 tail visible to the left; photo taken during daytime at a Newark Liberty. Partial fuselage and classic hump help confirm 747-400; newer 747-8s have raked wingtips instead of winglets.

This livery and aircraft model were iconic throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. The 'Battleship Gray' livery was replaced in the mid-2000s.

Lufthansa's 747-400s are an enthusiast favorite, especially as their retirement approaches. LSG Sky Chefs trucks are visible servicing the aircraft.

The raised nose cargo door is a unique feature of the Boeing 747 Freighter series, allowing for large and outsized cargo to be loaded directly into the nose.

Foreground includes the distinct split scimitar winglet of a United Airlines aircraft, likely a Boeing 737 or 787.

This distinctive livery and the silhouette of the 747-400 make it instantly recognizable to aviation fans. Virgin Atlantic retired its final 747-400 in December 2020.

The Blue Tulip livery was introduced in the early 2000s and was retired when United merged with Continental.

This photo represents an era when the 747-400 graced major international airports. The British Airways livery's Union Jack tailfin is a familiar sight to aviation enthusiasts.

D-ABTC is a part of the famous 'Jumbo Jet' fleet and was a staple in Lufthansa's long-haul services for many years.

This aircraft represents one of the flagships for Lufthansa's long-haul fleet, frequently used on high-capacity, premium international routes.

The image was taken at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a major United Airlines hub known for 747 operations.

This unique 'Battleship Grey' scheme was widely used by United from the mid-1990s to early 2000s. The 747-400 is an aviation icon, much loved by pilots and spotters.

D-ABTC was delivered to Lufthansa in the late 1990s and is representative of the classic 747 era in Germany's flagship fleet.

The 747-400 is easily identified by its winglets and long upper deck, both visible in this image. Lufthansa is renowned for being one of the last major operators of passenger 747-400s.