747: The Jumbo Revolution
Overview
Detailed history of the design and manufacture of the iconic Boeing 747, which was developed as an inferior sibling to Boeing’s preferred option, the Super-Sonic Transport. The financial stress that Boeing faced almost put it out of business, but resulted in a masterpiece of engineering which created the way forward in safe, reliable and economic air transport.
Details
Director
Christopher Spencer
Cast
Barry Latter, Bruce Dickinson, Debbie Bridge, Emilia de Geer, Jim Johnson, Laura Brentlinger, Paul Essiembre, Philip Delancy, Philip Glenister, R. Blake Emery
Genre
Documentary
Country
Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Release Year
2014
Runtime:
2h
Release Date:
2014-07-04
Tagline:
Boeing 747
