The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

Name: The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 10

Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.

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Ended

Original Name

The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

First Air Date

July 9, 2018

Last Air Date

July 16, 2018

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Language

English

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Channel 5

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Connecting the World

The social history of the Boeing 747's 50-year working life, from its first commercial flight in 1970 to the present day. The impact the 747 had in creating long haul for all is examined, taking a nostalgic journey from the glamorous age of the jet set to the no-frills air travel of today.

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