Happy Anniversary 747

[strake]

BBC NEWS | Magazine | Four decades of a flying giant (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7880808.stm)

I think this might bring back some fond memories of trips gone by for more than a few on this board and perhaps, stir a little pride that we've been part of the journey for this magnificent machine.

[raffele]

There was also a Times article posted elsewhere yesterday:

The day Boeing brought the world to everyone's door - Times Online (http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article5689482.ece)

Interesting thing to note - at the bottom, apparently the 747-8 (if it goes ahead) will have a max take off weight of both 439,985kg and 14,815km! Someone really needs to get their articles proof read...