747: The Jumbo Revolution

At any given moment, hundreds of people soar above us in a Boeing 747. Since the very first jumbo jet took to the skies in 1969, the 747 has stood as the benchmark by which all others are judged. Yet its 45-year journey has been anything but smooth. This is the definitive chronicle of the Boeing 747, tracing its milestones and triumphs alongside its turning points and disasters. Experience its history through rare archival footage and firsthand accounts from pilots, engineers, designers, and passengers who were there when it all began.