Whoa, I've never seen a photo of an exposed gun! That thing is wicked!

Only a 12 year lifespan?! There are tons of 20+ year old 744s flying; why scrap still-young airframes while continuing to buy new ones? Grumble grumble Dubai grumble grumble

#TorchBait

I totally agree! I've loved those jets ever since I had a model of one as a little kid. They are just SO awesome looking.