747 carrying spare engine

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Phantom
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747 carrying spare engine

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Thought some out there might be interested to see a "5" engined 747

Some may not have seen how the 747 can carry a spare engine needed for maintenance

Of course the 5th Engine is simply hanging on the wing - not producing thrust and typically a ferry flight (no pax onboard)

Seen this a few times lately ex SYD over the past few months...
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Re: 747 carrying spare engine

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an expensive way to move a engine, considering they have no passengers on board.
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