Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.
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The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky
July 9, 2018
July 16, 2018
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The social history of the Boeing 747's 50-year working life, from its first commercial flight in 1970 to the present day. The impact the 747 had in creating long haul for all is examined, taking a nostalgic journey from the glamorous age of the jet set to the no-frills air travel of today.
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