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The Queen of the Skies: the Story of the Boeing 747
In the years following the Second World War, technological advancements and the rising need for mass transportation led to the democratization of air travel. Flight was no longer an extravagance, but a simple feature of everyday life. To match the growing demand of the post-war Jet Age, Pan Am commissioned Boeing to build the 747, the largest commercial airliner in the world. The plane’s size and innovative design transformed aviation, making long-distance flights more affordable and accessib...
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