Boeing 747
The upper-deck silhouette that needs no introduction.
Original stylised recognition graphic. Not a scale plan or an archival photograph.
Why it matters
The first 747 flew on 9 February 1969, followed by passenger service in January 1970 on the New York–London route. The family grew into several versions, so “747” alone is not a precise specification.
Look closely
The upper-deck hump is the easiest starting point. Follow it with four engines and the long swept wing. A side-on view reveals the cabin arrangement better than a tiny tracker icon; a front view makes the aircraft’s scale more apparent.
A museum habit
Write down the suffix as well as the family name. A 747-100, -400 and -8 belong to the same lineage without having identical dimensions or performance. That small habit makes a spotting log more useful and prevents misleading comparisons.