An Aviation Icon Turns 40
Credit: LUFTHANSA/WERNER KRUEGER
This month, civil aviation veterans and enthusiasts will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Boeing 747’s first public appearance. The rollout ceremony—much simpler than today’s Hollywood-style shows—took place on the morning of Sept. 30, 1968. Lucky guests who attended (including this writer)...
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