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**Flying Rat**

In article om, FatKat
says...

wrote:
On 9 Jul 2006 14:18:55 -0700, "FatKat" wrote:

I wouldn't say that. We've had DC-10's, L-1011's and 727's retired in
the past few years before they began raining from the skies - why
should things be any different for the 747?

Just set matters straight regarding the 747 we are talking about the
OLD 747's not the new ones that are still rolling out of the factory.
It don't make much difference to me anyway my feet are remaining
firmly on the ground from now on .

Are there still -200's & 100's in service? It's probably because I'm
in the NYC but the only 747's I see these days are the -400's, with
maybe a few of the older planes flying irregularly for cargo outfits.
I suppose it's different in other places - I know when I go to Miami,
there's always a smattering of cargo and charter outfits flying older
planes. For a dedicated plane watcher, MIA is a cool place to check up
on old types - it's like an airline dumoing ground. (I know I saw an
Eastern jet hanging around there for a few years after they went out of
business.)

there are a few -200 series 747s still flying passengers. There are also
a good few -300 series which look like the newer versions but are more
similar to the early models under the skin.

There are a couple of -100 passenger aircraft still about, although with
airlines in places like the Gulf. Many of the -200 versions still in
service are of the Combi layout with a side cargo door which makes them
more desirable to operators.

Northwest was the last main US operator with any kind of regular B742
passenger flying, although they may have parked their aircraft up by
now.