Another historic airplane model has flown its final leg as the last flying Boeing 247 landed this week at King County International Airport/Boeing Field in Seattle, the same airport where it was built more than eight decades ago. The Boeing airplane will become a part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Flight.
Historic Boeing Airplane Takes Its Final Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The last flying Boeing 247 completed its final flight, landing at Boeing Field in Seattle where it will join The Museum of Flight's permanent collection.
- The Boeing 247 was a revolutionary aircraft, considered the first modern airliner, introducing advanced features like retractable landing gear and autopilot which inspired later designs such as the DC-3.
- This specific aircraft, N13347, a 1934 model that served United Air Lines, was restored to its 1930s livery before its final ceremonial flight.
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