By Varghese George

On Monday, the Air India Boeing 747 took off for the last time, marking the end of an era. Having graced India's skies for nearly five decades, this jumbo jet, affectionately dubbed the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ has been more than just an aircraft; it has been a symbol of national pride. As a tribute to its final voyage, the pilots performed a "Wing Wave," a cherished aviation tradition to honour an aircraft as it retires.

But why was the Boeing 747 retired and did it get the farewell it deserved?

The Queen of the Skies

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