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The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky
10.0(1 votes)
1 Season
2 Episodes
July 9, 2018
Documentary
Overview
Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.
Status
Ended
Network
5
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
July 9, 2018
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
Creating an Icon
July 9, 201845m
An exploration into the design and construction of the original 'jumbo jet', the Boeing 747. Engineers and pilots recall the challenges they faced and dramatic stories of the plane's fledgling flights.
Episode 2
Connecting the World
July 16, 201845m
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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