Inside the Factory: Photo Tour of Where Boeing 747s are Born [feedly]

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Inside the Factory: Photo Tour of Where Boeing 747s are Born
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The money shot: 747 line inside the Boeing factory

Back in the 1960s Boeing made a big gamble. They decided to build the world's largest airliner, the Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet. To build such a beast, they would need a large facility. After careful consideration, Boeing decided to build a large factory in Everett.

Since the first 747 rolled off the line in 1968, every other 747 has been built under the same roof. Even today, the 747-8 is built in the same factory.

In case you didn't know the aircraft type, there is a large sign on the wall.

Although Boeing offers public tours of the facility, they do not allow cameras. I was lucky enough to participate in a media event and take photos of the 747 line in the factory and I wanted to be able to share. Enjoy…

This 747-8 is looking forward to a nose job

Boeing 747-8F about to be complete

Check out all the tails on the hangar door.

View of the 747 line from the factory floor

The wingtip is put on while at the second to the last step

Building the 747′s wings in the factory

Working on the upper section of the 747

The front and rear are side by side

Working on that GEnx 2b engine

MORE 747-8 FACTORY PHOTOS

Want even more 747-8 factory photos? Then check out our Flickr album.

 

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David started AirlineReporter in the summer of 2008, but has had a passion for aviation since he was a kid. Born and raised in the Seattle area (where he is currently based) has surely had an influence and he couldn't imagine living anywhere else in the world.

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