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The SST-2707 and the 747; Unintentional Queen of the Skies
Forty-five years ago today, on September 30, 1968, the very first Boeing 747 jumbo jet rolled out of the hangar in Everett, WA. Thousands came from all around to see the largest airplane Boeing had yet built; well over twice the size of the largest passenger jets at the time. (airchive.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I was there. Very cool to see. Back then the airlines didn't treat people like stupid cattle. Do my best not to fly the airlines anymore.
Also back then, people didnt act like stupid cattle either.
I flew a lot back then as the army called. I can tell you we had twice the leg space, real meals and hostess's under 60 years old. I'll take those good ol daze anytime. Treat people like cattle that's what they'll act like.
I agree with you about the good ole' days, but when the airlines were forced to drop airfares, services, etc... to get people to fly again, more and more idiots started flying as it became more affordable and with became being treated like cattle because most of them don not deserve to be treated any better. Which is also why I will never fly on SWA, I do not have a problem with the airline, it is the morons I will be surrounded by.
There's just something substantial about four engines.
Great article! The 747 is a true work horse.As far as loading and unloading cargo the C5 was much easier. At least in my past experience.