Boeing 747: How the ‘Queen of the Skies’ redefined the way we fly

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Boeing 747: How the 'Queen of the Skies' redefined the way we fly

When it was revealed in 1969 the Boeing 747 broke the mould, redefining commercial flight and transporting everything from world leaders to space craft. Now, after half a century of service, the 'Queen of the Skies' is beginning to approach its final touchdown.

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