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EAA To Celebrate Boeing 747 at AirVenture 2019

The 747 jumbo jet has been plying the skies for a half century. Boeing
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Key Takeaways:

  • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 will host a week-long celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747, affectionately known as the "Queen of the Skies."
  • The 747, which celebrated 50 years since its first flight on February 9th, revolutionized long-distance commercial air travel by setting passenger capacity records for 37 years and adapting to roles like cargo and presidential transport.
  • A Boeing 747 will be a central attraction at the Boeing plaza throughout the AirVenture event, scheduled for July 22-28.
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The Experimental Aircraft Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 this summer with programming taking place throughout the week.

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