Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Disc 2 DVD

Description

This DVD is a collection of seven films on the Boeing 747 jumbo jetliner. The Boeing 747's - nicknames, Jumbo Jet or Queen of the Skies - and its distinctive "hump" upper deck along the forward part of the aircraft makes it among the world's most recognizable aircraft. Also, it was the first wide-body produced. The Boeing 747 project almost bankrupted Boeing in the beginning, but eventually, it became one of the most successful aircraft in the world. Today, over 1500 have been made.

Film #1 - Boeing 747 - A film by Boeing on the first 747 ever made. From the factory floor to the celebration ceremony, this is a great piece of film history. Runtime is about 13 minutes.

Film #2 - Pan Am's 747 Version - A great film by Pan Am Airlines on the many features of the Boeing 747 that was going into service with the airline. Runtime is about 13 minutes.

Film #3 - Airport and Transportation - A film story about airports, airliners, and cargo aircraft that changed the world. Runtime is about 12 minutes.

Film #4 - Airline Commercials - Two films on airline commercials: 1st, Quantas commercial about the 747. 2nd, Pan Am commercial of the 747 used around the world. Runtime is about 23 minutes.

Film #5 - 747 Sofia Observatory - This is a short NASA film on a 747 converted to an observatory. The project is called "Sofia". Runtime is about 13 minutes.

Film #6 - 747 and the Space Shuttle - A NASA film on the 747 and the space shuttle united at Dryden AFB and flown to Cape Kennedy. An amazing film. Runtime is about 13 minutes.

Film #7 - Boeing Newsreels - 3 short films. 1st: 747 Military Cargo ship. 2nd: 747 Laser Testbed. 3rd: The E-4 747. Runtime is about 7 minutes.

Total runtime for the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Disc 2 DVD is about 94 minutes. Format is NTSC DVD and region-free.