Boeing 747 Special - Highlights

When the Boeing 747 roared into the sky in 1969, it did more than simply fly; it ushered in a golden age of aviation. As the world’s first wide-body aircraft, the legendary 'Jumbo Jet' instantly set the standard for luxurious and dependable air travel, easily recognized by its four massive turbofan engines and the distinctive hump housing the flight deck. This program invites you to witness the magnificent history of the mighty 747, from the original 747-100 to the ultra-modern 747-8 and its freighter variant. Featuring rare footage and images from one of the world's largest aviation archives, we also chronicle the rarest members of the family: the 747SP, 747-300, and the unique Large Cargo Freighter. What started as a daring gamble in the late 1960s ultimately became the greatest aviation icon of all time, forever crowned as “The Queen of the Skies.”