One of the most iconic planes in the world, the Boeing 747, was captured by Sky 5 departing Boston's Logan Airport Thursday afternoon. The Lufthansa flight was bound for Frankfurt, Germany.More than 1,550 of the American wide-body commercial jets and cargo aircraft have been built since the plane was introduced in the late 1960s. Its distinctive hump upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft has made it one of the most recognizable aircraft.Many airlines have begun to retire the iconic aircraft, replacing it with smaller, more fuel-efficient planes.

One of the most iconic planes in the world, the Boeing 747, was captured by Sky 5 departing Boston's Logan Airport Thursday afternoon.


The Lufthansa flight was bound for Frankfurt, Germany.

More than 1,550 of the American wide-body commercial jets and cargo aircraft have been built since the plane was introduced in the late 1960s.

Its distinctive hump upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft has made it one of the most recognizable aircraft.

Many airlines have begun to retire the iconic aircraft, replacing it with smaller, more fuel-efficient planes.