On March 2, 2016, the first Boeing 727 ever built made her final flight from Paine Field, Everett, WA to her final destination and new home, Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle.

The iconic aircraft flew from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, where, for 25 years workers have been slowly restoring it in hopes of eventually flying the jet about 30 miles south for display at the museum.

After a special permit was granted by the Federal Aviation Administration, a flight crew of four strapped themselves in: Capt. Tim Powell, co-pilot Mike Scott, flight engineer Ralph Pascale and restoration manager Bob Bogash.

The 727 pushed back from its stand at 10:30 a.m. for a ceremonial fire department water cannon salute after an engine start-up.

The aircraft deafeningly roared down runway 16R to the delight of the crowd at 10:50 local time.

One of its three engines experienced a noticeable backfire.

Watch the vedio clip (YouTube user alluminyo) on the final flight of first Boeing 727.