the nr.1 747 with a Rolls Royce RB211-535E4 mounted on position 2

Upon closer inspection, the aircraft is sporting a Rolls-Royce engine on the #2 pylon. When P&W launced the PW2000 in 1979, Boeing pressured RR to supply a more competitive engine for the 757. |Developed from the more advanced -524, the company produced the 40,100 lbf (178,000 N) thrust RB211-535E4, which entered service in October 1984. While not as efficient as the PW2037, it was more reliable and quieter. After a large order from American Airlines in May 1988, popularity took off and the engine continued to dominate the 757 market. Photo from Boeing

Prototype. First flew in 1969. Stored at Las Vegas for a few years from 1983. Preserved at the Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seatlle from 2003.

Prototype. First flew in 1969. Stored at Las Vegas for a few years from 1983. Preserved at the Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seatlle from 2003.

In storage.

Prototype B747

'Jack Wadell, Brien Wygle, Jesse Wallick' - famous, famous names in the history of civil aviation. Underneath but now very faded is written 'First Flight, February 9 1969'. Even though she wasn't looking her best it was such a thrill to finally see and touch this historic aeroplane.

The grand-daddy of them all, in storage before re-positioning back to Seattle for the Museum of Flight in 1990