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A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions

A retired Boeing 747 is being transformed into a unique dining venue in Las Vegas.

Atlanta Falcons

I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.

Delta ceased operating the Boeing 747-100 due to better alternatives, returning all units by 1977 before returning to the 747 with the 747-400 in 2008.

Business

The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'

The Boeing 747, despite its retirement by many airlines, continues to be favored by governments and royalty for its iconic status.

London startup

A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions

A retired Boeing 747 is being transformed into a unique dining venue in Las Vegas.

Atlanta Falcons

I visited a rare Boeing 747 that Delta saved from the scrapyard. See inside the time capsule of flying's golden age.

Delta ceased operating the Boeing 747-100 due to better alternatives, returning all units by 1977 before returning to the 747 with the 747-400 in 2008.

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Business

The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'

The Boeing 747, despite its retirement by many airlines, continues to be favored by governments and royalty for its iconic status.

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82 years ago

History

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress was crucial in World War II, particularly in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, utilizing advanced technology for long-range missions.

Miscellaneous

The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

Fighter planes are essential to U.S. national defense and technological innovation.

The U.S. Air Force's history reflects a legacy of advancing military technology.

Retirement

Can You Guess Which Country is Ordering the Most F-35 Lightning Jets?

Fighter jets evolved from WWI to modern combat, integrating advanced technologies like stealth and effective maneuverability.

Miscellaneous

How Incredibly Brave Decoy Ships Defeated German U-Boats

The automotive torpedo revolutionized submarine warfare, enabling long-range attacks.

Unrestricted submarine warfare significant in drawing the U.S. into WWI.

The U-boat campaign marked a strategic shift in naval engagements.

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

OMG science

Looking Back Over 90 Years of US Air Force Fighter Planes

The U.S. Air Force evolved from the Army Signal Corps to become a formidable aerial combat force, highlighted by advancements like the F-15 Eagle.

82 years ago

History

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress was crucial in World War II, particularly in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, utilizing advanced technology for long-range missions.

Miscellaneous

The Fighter Jets That Have Defended America's Skies, Past and Present

Fighter planes are essential to U.S. national defense and technological innovation.

The U.S. Air Force's history reflects a legacy of advancing military technology.

Retirement

Can You Guess Which Country is Ordering the Most F-35 Lightning Jets?

Fighter jets evolved from WWI to modern combat, integrating advanced technologies like stealth and effective maneuverability.

Miscellaneous

How Incredibly Brave Decoy Ships Defeated German U-Boats

The automotive torpedo revolutionized submarine warfare, enabling long-range attacks.

Unrestricted submarine warfare significant in drawing the U.S. into WWI.

The U-boat campaign marked a strategic shift in naval engagements.

OMG science

Looking Back Over 90 Years of US Air Force Fighter Planes

The U.S. Air Force evolved from the Army Signal Corps to become a formidable aerial combat force, highlighted by advancements like the F-15 Eagle.

more#military-technology

Atlanta Falcons

I visited Delta's flight museum and saw 100 years of aviation history - including a legendary Boeing 747

The Delta Flight Museum will reopen in April after renovations, coinciding with Delta Air Lines' centennial celebrations.

The museum features significant exhibits like the first Boeing 747-400 and a Boeing 737 flight simulator.

fromSacramento Bee

East Bay (California)

WWII airstrip in Central California sold. It was 'the country club of training bases'

Eagle Field, once a WWII pilot training airstrip in California, has been sold, ending its history as a notable training and recreational venue.

fromAstoria Post

Vue

Vaughn College donates historic 126-foot aviation mural to Cradle of Aviation Museum - Astoria Post

Vaughn College donates historic 126-foot aviation mural to Cradle of Aviation Museum to preserve aviation history.

Miscellaneous

Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years

Air Force One is the designation for any US Air Force aircraft carrying the president.

The plane is equipped for a wide range of presidential duties, resembling a mobile office.

The design of Air Force One has evolved significantly since its inception.

History

fromSmithsonian Magazine

3 months ago

The Enduring Mystery of a Plane That Vanished in the Icy Canadian Wilderness With 44 People On Board

The Douglas C-54D Skymaster vanished during a routine 1950 flight, leaving unanswered questions and unsolved mysteries after 75 years.

Miscellaneous

The Boeing 737 model in the South Korea crash has a stellar safety record - and is flown by nearly every airline in the world

The Boeing 737-800, despite recent crashes, demonstrates a strong safety record and has low fatalities compared to its operational history.

Travel

fromSFGATE

This hike in a California national park takes you to a crashed CIA spy plane

The 1952 crash of Air Force 001 reveals a secret Cold War operation involving the CIA and the formation of specialized Air Resupply wings.

fromLos Angeles Times

5 months ago

California

He thought he'd found Amelia Earhart's plane. It was a pile of rocks

The search for Amelia Earhart's plane led to a disappointing discovery of rocks rather than the long-lost aircraft.

#wwii

fromwww.amny.com

Brooklyn

Iconic World War II fighter plane arrives at Intrepid Museum | amNewYork

A World War II FG-1D Corsair arrives in NYC for restoration and display at the Intrepid Museum, highlighting its historical significance.

Russo-Ukrainian War

This Was America's Fastest Plane During World War II

The U.S. drastically increased military aircraft production during WWII, exemplifying rapid technological advancements.

fromwww.amny.com

Brooklyn

Iconic World War II fighter plane arrives at Intrepid Museum | amNewYork

A World War II FG-1D Corsair arrives in NYC for restoration and display at the Intrepid Museum, highlighting its historical significance.

Russo-Ukrainian War

This Was America's Fastest Plane During World War II

The U.S. drastically increased military aircraft production during WWII, exemplifying rapid technological advancements.

more#wwii

OMG science

The US Air Force Flies More F-16 Fighting Falcons Than Any Other Jet

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile, upgradeable, and cost-effective multirole fighter jet popular among many global air forces.

fromMiami Herald