747 Jumbo Jet: The Plane that Changed the World
Creating an Icon
Season 1 Episode 1 of 2
Documentary celebrating the Boeing 747 and examines the lasting impact of 'the plane that shrank the world'. The first of two episodes explores the story behind the 747's design, revealing some of the challenges faced during its initial construction. The project very nearly led Boeing into bankruptcy, as they raced to meet an ambitious delivery deadline
747 Jumbo Jet: The Plane that Changed the World airs on 5 at 3:50 AM, Thursday 29 May. (Subtitles, repeat.)
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Tom Kent
Producer
Nick Watson
Producer
Jeff Anderson
Executive Producer