Great Planes Season 2 Episode 13 Boeing 747 1989
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In 1903, not only did the Wright brothers ’plane soar, but a young man named William Boeing stepped out of the Yale University gates. 13 years later, using wood, canvas and wire, the first "Boeing model", the B&W, was born. Boeing has since grown into a huge company and developed countless models, including the 1957-92 passenger jet, the 707. Later, we learn about the Constellation designed by Lockheed in the early 1940s. The fuselage of the machine evokes the graceful form of a dolphin, no wonder that with its beauty it also won the title of "Queen of Heaven". The C-69 was the first model to cross non-stop America, covering the Los Angeles-Washington DC distance in record time of 7 hours and 3 minutes. Connies were used for both military and civilian purposes until the early 1960s. This and many more stories are recounted here in Great Planes.
- Released: 1989-01-01
- Runtime : 60 minutes
- Genre : Documentary
- Stars : Luke Swann
- Director :
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1. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle 1989-01-01
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2. McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II 1989-01-01
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3. Grumman F4F Wildcat/F6F Hellcat 1989-01-01
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4. Martin B-57 Canberra 1989-01-01
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5. Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 1989-01-01
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6. Republic F-105 Thunderchief 1989-01-01
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7. Lockheed F-104 Starfighter 1989-01-01
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8. McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet 1989-01-01
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9. North American B-25 Mitchell 1989-01-01
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10. North American P-51 Mustang 1989-01-01
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11. Martin B-26 Marauder 1989-01-01
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12. Lockheed C-130 Hercules 1989-01-01
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13. Boeing 747 1989-01-01
