I flew on one of the early 747SP Sydney to Los Angeles flights in April 1984 which was only feasible because of this amazing aircraft. The London to Hong Kong l

I flew on one of the early 747SP Sydney to Los Angeles flights in April 1984 which was only feasible because of this amazing aircraft. The London to Hong Kong leg of that trip with a stop-over at Dubai and the amazing run into Kai Tak airport was probably my most memorable flight.