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The Historic Move of Ship 6301
Delta Air Lines undertook extensive preparations to relocate the iconic Ship 6301, a Boeing 747-400, from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Delta Flight Museum. This daunting task involved moving a staggering 400,000-pound aircraft over a distance of just two streets. The entire operation took more than three hours, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on April 30, 2016.
Mission accomplished: After a jumbo complicated parking assignment, Ship 6301 greets visitors at the museum entrance.Delta Air Lines made huge preparations to move this approximately 400,000-pound, 232-foot-long 747-400 from the outskirts of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the Delta Flight Museum, located two streets away. This operation involved a meticulously planned approach and high-level coordination.The plane’s nose gear was placed inside a towing vehicle which moved the airliner slowly across Atlanta’s Toffie Terrace. To protect the streets, crews placed steel plates over the curbs, showcasing the detailed planning that went into this operation.The Boeing 747-400 was the first ever built for a commercial airline. The moving crew couldn’t resist capturing the moment during this historic move.Delta dubbed this 747-400, Ship 6301. After 27 years of service—first with Northwest Airlines and then with Delta after their merger in 2008—it was time to retire Ship 6301 last year.Someone captured stunning photos from the cockpit during the monumental movement of Ship 6301.The buzz surrounding the big 747 moving operation attracted aviation enthusiasts, Delta employees, news media, and local residents, creating a lively atmosphere.Police were on site, closing off parts of two city streets for more than half the day to ensure the operation ran smoothly.Finally, the jet made its way into the parking lot of the Delta Flight Museum, where it is destined to become a permanent exhibit, celebrating its remarkable history.
