Jumbo Jet Collection

Richard Branson holding a bottle of champagne and pilots hat as he celebrates Virgin Atlantic Airlines inaugural flight June 1984

Boeing 747-8 engine cowling
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine with cowling open for maintenance. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Space Shuttle Enterprise landing at Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom, 5 June 1983. The US space shuttle Enterprise and its carrier aircraft, a Boeing 747

England, London, Heathrow Airport, Airbus A380 on the runway

Richard Branson drinking from a bottle of champagne as he celebrates Virgin Atlantic Airlines inaugural flight June 1984

Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia on Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier, 1980s. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia on Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier, 1980s. The Columbia Orbiter operated between 1981 and 2003

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Pacific 747 Aircraft on Tarmac

Endeavour on Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, March 27, 1997. Creator: NASA
Endeavour on Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, March 27, 1997. The Space Shuttle orbiter Endeavour passes over Kennedy Space Centers Shuttle Landing Facility atop NASAs Boeing 747 Shuttle carrier Aircraft

Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. The Space Shuttle Atlantis atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns to the Kennedy Space Center after a ten-month refurbishment

Last call
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The 361 passenger Boeing 747 arrives at Heathrow Airport. The first Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to fly to Britain has arrived safely from New York

An airliner on Manchester Airports new main runway extension which bridges the Altrincham-Wilmslow Road, Cheshire, January 1969

The huge interior of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, after its arrival at London Airport. January 1970

Aircraft Vickers VC10 takes off. July 1962 P004849

Space Shuttle atop Boeing 747, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1980s. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle atop Boeing 747, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, Florida, USA, 1980s. The Space Shuttle program, (official name, Space Transportation System or STS)

Space Shuttle and 747 carrier plane in Mate-Demate Device. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle and 747 carrier plane in Mate-Demate Device. Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, USA

Roll-out of Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise, California, USA, 17 September 1976 Creator: NASA
Roll-out of Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise, California, USA, 17 September 1976. The Enterprise (OV-101) was built as part of NASAs Space Shuttle programme to perform atmospheric test flights after

First Space Shuttle flight, Columbia parting from carrier aircraft, April 1981. The moment of parting from the Boeing 747 carrier. The Columbia Orbiter operated between 1981 and 2003

Space Shuttle Orbiter mounted on top of a Boeing 747 carrier aircraft, 1977. The Shuttle Orbiter is often transported this way from landing site to launch site

View from a Boeing 747-400 of a storm front at full moon, Australia

Airport at sunset. Inbound, outbound and taxiing aircraft at an airport at sunset

Airliner, expanded cross-section, elevated view

Jumbo jet in sky

Boeing 747-8 interior showing flight research equipment. Air conditioning ducts and other pipework can be seen in the ceiling space above the cabin. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Boeing 747-8 rear fuselage and tail fins viewed from below. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Boeing 747-8 engine
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Airbus 330 passing in front of the moon in a clear sky. The hot exhaust gases from the jet engines can be seen distorting the appearance of the moons sphere

Boeing 737 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

Boeing 747 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

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"Jumbo Jet: A Symbol of Innovation and Achievement" From Richard Branson's triumphant celebration, holding a bottle of champagne and donning a pilot's hat to commemorate the success of Virgin Atlantic, to the majestic sight of Boeing 747-8 engine cowling gleaming in the sunlight, the jumbo jet has become an iconic symbol of aviation excellence. As the Boeing 737 gracefully takes off against a breathtaking sunset backdrop, it reminds us of the sheer power and capability that these colossal aircraft possess. Meanwhile, history comes alive as we witness Space Shuttle Enterprise making its historic landing at Stansted Airport in Essex back in 1983. Richard Branson once again raises his glass, savoring another milestone for Virgin Atlantic while England's Heathrow Airport showcases an Airbus A380 majestically gliding down the runway. Across continents, Hong Kong International Airport proudly displays Cathay Pacific's mighty 747 aircraft on its tarmac - a testament to global connectivity. The awe-inspiring image of Endeavour perched atop Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transports us back to March 27th, 1997 when this remarkable feat was accomplished by NASA. And who could forget Space Shuttle Atlantis soaring through Florida skies in 1998? These moments remind us that dreams can indeed take flight. Intriguingly captured during the vibrant era of space exploration is the Space Shuttle mounted on top of a Boeing 747 at Kennedy Space Center - an extraordinary sight that encapsulates mankind's relentless pursuit beyond Earth's boundaries. Similarly captivating is Columbia riding piggyback on a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier during those transformative years in NASA's history. The jumbo jet represents more than just transportation; it embodies human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for discovery. From commercial airlines pushing boundaries to space shuttles venturing into uncharted territories above our atmosphere – each image tells its own story about innovation and achievement.