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Concept artist shows an Air France Boeing 747 flying over Paris, September 18, 1966
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Concept artist shows an Air France Boeing 747 flying over Paris, September 18, 1966
Concept artist shows an Air France Boeing 747 flying over Paris, September 18, 1966. Construction of Boeing 747 begins in 1967, first flight takes place on February 09, 1969 and rapidly remplace the Boeing 707, one of the common large commercial aircraft of the 1960s because it hold the passenger capacity record, until it is surpassed by the Airbus A380, 37 years later. / AFP PHOTO
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This print showcases a concept artist's vision of an Air France Boeing 747 gracefully soaring over the enchanting city of Paris on September 18,1966. Little did they know that this iconic aircraft would soon revolutionize the world of aviation. The construction of the groundbreaking Boeing 747 commenced in 1967, with its first flight taking place on February 9,1969. This magnificent creation swiftly replaced the widely used Boeing 707, which had been one of the most prevalent large commercial airplanes throughout the swinging sixties. The reason behind its rapid ascent to popularity was primarily due to its unrivaled passenger capacity record at that time. However, as history unfolded, it was eventually surpassed by another engineering marvel - the Airbus A380 - after an impressive reign lasting for an astonishing thirty-seven years. Nevertheless, this snapshot immortalizes a significant moment in aviation history when dreams were transformed into reality. With its horizontal composition and monochromatic aesthetic, this photograph exudes a timeless elegance while evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. It beautifully captures not only Air France's proud association with this pioneering aircraft but also symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of progress and innovation within the realm of air travel.
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