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Gary M. Craig's Story
I vividly remember that infamous day while comfortably and safely traveling in a 747 high above the fray...
On April 29, 1975 I was one of a group of 14 young missionaries flying From Hong Kong to Bangkok in a sparsely-loaded 747. We were stretched out on the center aisle seats sleeping off our jet-lag when the pilot’s loud voice awoke us by announcing that due to a sudden helicopter airlift of American citizens and friendly Vietnamese from Saigon happening at that time, we were going to re-route around the southern tip of Vietnam instead of the usual crossover-Vietnam flight path typical for that era. Today that famous airlift is known as Operation Frequent Wind, a famous part of the historic Fall of Saigon (today’s Ho Chi Minh City). I vividly remember that infamous day while comfortably and safely traveling in a 747 high above the fray with my not-yet activated draft card in my wallet.
Unfortunately I've never flown on another 747 since then, but not for lack of trying!
- Gary M. Craig
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Jeff Willwerth's Story
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Ruud Holswilder's Story
6 years as f.o. on the classic and 19 years as capt on the 400...
Ron's Story
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Gary M. Craig's Story
I vividly remember that infamous day while comfortably and safely traveling in a 747 high above the fray...
Maurice Clech's Story
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Lovely airplane, smooth sailing in the air...
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John Kallaher's Story
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Kerry Austin's Story
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Renato Stiefenhofer's Story
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Paul Gordon's Story
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Thomas M. Lee's Story
I have many amazing memories of this first flight such as the flameout that happened during take off, resulting in...
| 777-8 | 777-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| List Price | $360.5 million | $388.7 million |
| Market Offerability | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| Program Launch | November 2013 | November 2013 |
| Seats (2-class) | 350-375 | 400-425 |
| Range | 8,700 nmi (16,110 km) | 7,600 nmi (14,075 km) |
| Length | 70 m (229 ft) | 77 m (252 ft) |
| Wingspan Extended | 72 meters | |
| Wingspan On ground | 65 meters | |
| Folding wing-tip | Enables 23 feet (7 meters) more span to maximize fuel efficiency | |
| Interior | Larger windows, wider cabin, new lighting, new architecture | |
| Configuration | Twin-aisle | |
| Engine | GE9X | |
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Technical Specs
| 777-8 | 777-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Market Offerability | May 2013 | May 2013 |
| Program Launch | November 2013 | November 2013 |
| Passengers | 350-375 passengers | 400-425 passengers |
| Range | 8,700 nautical miles (16,110 km) | 7,600 nautical miles (14,075 km) |
| Wingspan In-flight | 235 feet 5 inches (71.8 meters) | |
| Wingspan Folded (on ground) | 212 feet 8 inches (64.8 meters) | |
| Folding wing-tip | Enables 23 feet (7 meters) more span to maximize fuel efficiency | |
| Interior | Larger windows, wider cabin, new lighting, new architecture | |
| Configuration | Twin-aisle | |
| Engine | GE9X, supplied by GE Aviation | |
Technical Specs
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Market Offerability May 2013 Program Launch November 2013 Passengers 350-375 passengers Range 8,700 nm (16,110 km) Wingspan In-flight 235' 5" (71.8 meters) Wingspan Folded 212' 8" (64.8 meters) Configuration Twin-aisle Engine GE9X, supplied by GE Market Offerability May 2013 Program Launch November 2013 Passengers 400-425 passengers Range 7,600 nm (14,075 km) Wingspan In-flight 235' 5" (71.8 meters) Wingspan Folded 212' 8" (64.8 meters) Configuration Twin-aisle Engine GE9X, supplied by GE
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