747: The Jumbo Revolution: Directed by Christopher Spencer, Christopher Spencer. With Laura Brentlinger, Debbie Bridge, Emilia de Geer, Philip Delancy. Detailed history of the design and manufacture of the iconic Boeing 747, which was developed as an inferior sibling to Boeing's preferred option, the Super-Sonic Transport. The financial stress that Boeing faced almost put it out of business ...

From the moment the very first jumbo jet took off in 1969, it has been the aircraft against which all others are judged. But its 45-year journey has been anything but smooth. This is the definitive story of the Boeing 747, from its milestones and triumphs to its turning points and disasters.

The newest version of the aircraft, the 747-8, is in production and received certification in 2011. Deliveries of the 747-8F freighter version began in October 2011; deliveries of the 747-8I passenger version began in May 2012. This page contains all films, TV series, and video games that feature the Boeing 747. See also [] Boeing 747 at Wikipedia

Jumbo: The Plane that Changed the World, also known as 747: The Jumbo Revolution is a British documentary that was broadcast on BBC Two on 27 February 2014. [1] The documentary, written and directed by Christopher Spencer, is about the development of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

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Movies ; Collections ; Live TV ; Sports ; News ; Menu. DOCUMENTARY 2014 TV-14 1H 32M . Try It Free. Witness the definitive history of the Boeing 747, from its historical conception through the fourth-generation Boeing 747-8. Read more . Menu. Sign up for Paramount+ to stream this video. TRY IT FREE . 747: The Jumbo Revolution. Help.

With its distinctive hump, the 747 is the most recognizable airliner on the planet. The world's first wide-bodied jet; so massive the Wright brothers could have made their historic flight in economy. We look at how this giant transformed our world when it first took to the skies in 1970.

2014年2月27日 · At any given moment hundreds of people are soaring above us in a 747. From the moment the very first jumbo jet took off in 1969, it has been the aircraft against which all others are judged. But its 45-year journey has been anything but smooth. This is the definitive story of the Boeing 747, from its milestones and triumphs to its turning points and disasters. Witness its history through rare ...

2012年5月3日 · Boeing 747: Directed by Mike Bennett. With Mark Feuerstein, Christi King, Paul Nuyen, Joe Sutter. In 2007 the mammoth Airbus A380 took the Boeing 747's crown for size and capacity - a record Boeing held for decades. Boeing wants its crown back, but it needs to get a new plane in the air, and fast.

The iconic design of the Boeing 747 has endured for over 5 decades, but the end of production is looming. In this documentary special we follow the build of this last aircraft, whilst exploring how the 747 truly changed the world and influenced our lives in ways we never even realised.