Boeing 747-400

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02 Aug 2026 · © AviatorShots81

British Airways Boeing 747-400 (G-CIVA) climbing out, a legendary 'Queen of the Skies' moment.

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Siliconserver · 02 Aug 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

747-400 B744

British Airways (standard)

G-CIVA

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 93.0

Superb sharpness and clean profile, dynamic angle shows off the classic 747 lines beautifully against a soft sky.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400, once the flagship of many global airlines, was critical in democratizing long-haul international travel. British Airways was once the largest operator.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways retired its 747-400 fleet in 2020, making them rare in commercial service.

Record Flights

Operated some of the world\'s longest routes, such as London-Sydney (with stopovers).

Safety & Events

No significant incidents specific to G-CIVA; BA 747 fleet widely known for reliability and high-profile royal/VIP charters.

Future Outlook

Retired by British Airways. Many frames stored, scrapped, or acquired by museums and private owners.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-524G/H-T

Engine

64.4 meters

Wingspan

70.7 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

416 passengers (typical three-class)

Capacity

396,890 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

58,000 lbf (258 kN) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival) / ICAO Chapter 3

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