US pilot shows off incredible gesture he receives as he lands Boeing 757 for his final flight before retirement
Published on Nov 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Nov 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM (UTC+4)
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Claire Reid
Ground staff performed a sweet gesture for a US pilot after he expertly landed a Boeing 757 on his final flight.
Pilot Jack Jessup retired in 2019 and was tasked with landing the 757 on his last ever flight.
After Jack nailed the landing, his co-pilot burst into applause and told him to ‘slow down, enjoy it’. Meanwhile, ground staff had their own touching tribute, and as Jack was taxiing the plane across the tarmac, they sprayed the plane with a water jet as a nod to his final flight.
A touching tribute for an incredible career – here’s hoping Jack is enjoying his retirement.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
