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The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky
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Episode 145 min2018-07-09
Creating an Icon
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 245 min2018-07-16
Connecting the World
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.