One of the most majestic jets to ever fly in our skies and to capture the world’s imagination is the Boeing 747. And now we can celebrate together as the mighty 747 turns 50.
Where was the 747 born? Originally, in 1969 the 747 was conceived to be a new military freighter for the US Air Force. You can see that it has all the hallmarks, multiple big engines, cockpit and flight deck elevated on a 2nd level, and on some prototypes, an opening nosecone (which would come back in a big way for the 747-8 freighter).
The aircraft was so tall at the time that as it was under construction, test pilots would wheel around in a mock-up wagon three stories above the ground. Boeing was forced to build a vast new factory that could fit up to three 747s side by side.
The first test flight took place on February 9th, 1969.
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The Boeing 747 Celebrates 50 Years In Service
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The Boeing 747 Celebrates 50 Years In Service
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