Oldest Flying Boeing Aircraft on Display

Bethany Whitfield

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 08:44 PM ET

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The oldest flying Boeing in the world, a Model 40C, is on display at the Historic Flight Foundation in Mukilteo, Washington, for Vintage Aircraft Weekend.
The Model 40 series, which first entered service in 1927, was Boeing's initial aircraft designed to carry passengers, primarily for mail transport.
William E. Boeing Jr. will discuss the aircraft's history at the event on September 3rd.

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While Boeing’s newly certified 787 Dreamliner is dominating headlines, a gathering of vintage aircraft enthusiasts in Mukilteo, Washington, will get the chance to look back at the company’s roots as they catch a glimpse of the oldest flying Boeing in the world.****

The Boeing Model 40C, owned and restored by a family in Spokane, arrived at the Historic Flight Foundation on Sunday in preparation for Vintage Aircraft Weekend, an annual event that showcases and celebrates some of the world’s earliest aircraft.