Boeing 747-300
A Boeing 747-300 with its stretched upper deck.
A Pakistan International Airlines 747 on approach, gear down.
PIA was an early 747 customer and flew them for decades. The 747-300 introduced the stretched upper deck as standard - almost twice the length of the original hump.
Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 747 on approach with landing gear down
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