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The boeing 707 family that includes the forerunner model 36780, the kc5 series of military transports and the slightly smaller model 720 was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the b47 military bomber. Pdf boeing 707 group a history download full pdf book. The humpbacked aircraft shrank the globe and transformed longdistance air travel. The design team for the boeing 747 had to come up with an aircraft that met the requirements of airlines who wanted mass passenger movement, but at the same time had the ability to be an effective freighter. On february 9th, the 747 yal1 made its maiden flight.
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