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Rollout of the first Boeing 747, 1968, vs. the last, yesterday.
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Rollout of the first Boeing 747, 1968, vs. the last, yesterday.
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Anyone got a breakdown of the primary changes between the two? Would be interesting to see how it adapted
The craziest part to me about the 747 is that the entire design was done on drafting paper. How they managed to pull that off (or any complex engineering design work) prior to CAD/CAM software is beyond my comprehension.
Damn, had no idea. Thought it was only the a380 that whent out of production
The biggest jet from then till 2007. It was the first twin-aisle airliner and the first airplane dubbed the “Jumbo Jet”. 1.574 were made. Pretty impressive.
I’ve been onboard number 1. Need to figure out how to get a ride on the last one some day.
What a tremendous success for Boeing and a ship that will fly the skies for many more years
What a great plane. I’ll always love the 747 and 757. Still prefer them to some more modern planes.
Getting to fly British Airways first class from the US to Heathrow in a 747 was a real treat and a definite bucket list item.
I remember the first time I saw one take off. Like an invisible conveyor belt was carrying it slowly up into the sky. Hard to believe something that big could take off with 300 passengers and all their luggage. Has to rank as one of the best designs ever.
I really regret my fascination with aviation disasters, and it’s amazing there are so many programs to satisfy my curiosity. Most accidents can be attributed to poor training/stress due to lack of personnel, a rush to the skies by the carriers, with us in their bellies!
Bottom one reminds me of a matchbox plane
The last? Are they not going to make the 747 anymore?
Queen of the Sky
Wished I could’ve flown first class, climbed the spiral staircase and hung out at the piano bar.
It looked better than the typical cigar tube with wings
More than fifty years in production – that’s one helluva run for a truly iconic airframe.
Countless hours of flight time, incalculable tonnages of freight, and those numbers increasing every hour of every day and for years, probably decades, to come.
Well done, Boeing! Everyone involved can be proud.
I love how the badge culture must have been a trend back then. It looks weird with all those spots on it. But it was probably awesome at the time, like a decorated Boy Scout or army general, or a pin collector, or that guy from Office Space with the extra flair!