India, April 24 -- Fondly known as the 'Queen of the Skies', Air India's iconic Boeing 747 aircraft made its final flight, departing for the United States from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on April 22.

During its send-off, Air India's 'Queen of the Skies' performed a stunning 'wing wave', a traditional gesture marking an aircraft's retirement, sparking nostalgia among social media users.

Queen of the Skies: End of an era for Air India's Boeing 747

Today, we wave goodbye to the first of our last 'Queen of the Skies', the B747, departing Mumbai.

Thank you for an era of majestic flights. We'll miss your iconic presence.

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