Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOPHIA)
The SOFIA airborne observatory in flight, in NASA and DLR markings.
Original SOPHIA colors. (From United Airlines)Image courtesy of NASA
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Photographs of every major Boeing 747 variant and special-mission jumbo, from airline service to the Dreamlifter, Air Force One and SOFIA.
Boeing 747-8 Photos
The Boeing 747-8 in pictures, from wing assembly and final construction through paint hangar roll-out to first flight.
747-400 Cargo
Japan Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F JA401J photographed on the ramp, showing the freighter's raised flight deck and nose door.
747-400D (Japan Airlines)
A Japan Airlines Boeing 747-400D, the high-density domestic variant built without the winglets fitted to other 747-400s.
747-8 Berths
Optional crew rest berths offered on the 747-8, tucked into the upper area of the cabin for long-haul operations.
747-8-Intercontinental forward fuselage
The first forward fuselage section of the 747-8 Intercontinental, delivered to Everett for final assembly.