The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky
First Air Date	July 9, 2018
Last Air Date	July 16, 2018
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies
Networks	5

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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.

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