6.3K views · 123 reactions | 747 STORY / We are nearing the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Boeing 747, aka 'Queen of the Skies', which took place on February 9, 1969. Here is the incredible story of one of the most recognizable aircraft to ever take to the skies!  #jumbo #b747 #aviationhistory | Aeronews | Facebook

50 years ago, The Boeing Company 747 changed the face of commercial aviation, allowing airlines to transport hundreds of people across continents and oceans in a matter of hours. While the 747’s mission has shifted more towards cargo transport as airlines move to more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets, its legacy in the world of aviation is etched in stone. We’re happy to be celebrating 50 years of the 747 this summer at #OSH19! | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation

Thanks to Branded Skies http://brandedskies.com/ Certainly one of the very first ever B-747 commercials! Wonderful period piece that really echoes the time. Late '60s "Triumphant Trumpets" included! Check out our You Tube channel to see hundreds of VINTAGE & RARE airliner videos! http://youtube.com/user/mcdonnell220 | Classic Airliner Videos