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Two models of Boeing planes are compared : Boeing 747 (top) is two and a half times
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Two models of Boeing planes are compared : Boeing 747 (top) is two and a half times
Two models of Boeing planes are compared : Boeing 747 (top) is two and a half times the size of the Boeing 707 (bottom), on September 04, 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 fascinating comparison between two iconic models of Boeing planes. Taken on September 4,1966, the image juxtaposes the immense size difference between the Boeing 747 and the Boeing 707. The colossal Boeing 747, positioned at the top of the frame, stands as a true giant in aviation history, measuring an astonishing two and a half times larger than its predecessor below. The significance of this photograph extends beyond mere aesthetics. It captures a pivotal moment in time when construction for the groundbreaking Boeing 747 was about to commence in 1967. This revolutionary aircraft would go on to make its first flight on February 9,1969, forever altering commercial aviation by swiftly replacing its smaller counterpart – the widely used Boeing 707. During that era, with its unrivaled passenger capacity record firmly established, the Boeing 707 reigned supreme among large commercial aircraft. However, it wasn't until Airbus introduced their A380 model some thirty-seven years later that this record was finally surpassed. AFP's masterful capture immortalizes this significant transition within the aviation industry. Through this monochromatic masterpiece depicting these meticulously crafted scale models side by side, we are reminded of both technological progress and fierce competition that have shaped our skies throughout history.
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