Calling Bob Parks!

At least the 747 did not lose any wheels on first take-off like the C-5 did.

 

I was there that day in Feb. but I was on top of the Paine Field hanger when it took off. Great shot!

 

Yes, I will be interested. If I had the time and energy I could write my own book about that airplane. It was a monstrous and well run program that was facing huge challenges as it was in progress. I didn't work on the odd numbered programs before it but the 747 extracted the very best from the very best or it wouldn't have succeeded. The 777 was the crowning achievement of all because of the culmination of the best and most experienced engineers, computer technologoly and the people who ran it, and the best leadership ever put together.

 

Surprised (not really) you didn't work this unique Boeing design into any of your paintings Mr. Parks.......
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That thing is almost as ugly as the X-32.

 

More proof that you should not permit aero people to design cars . William Stout tried it and it was uglier than the Boeing example.

 

Thanks very much. I'm not a member of face book but I will try to learn more about the presentation.

 

For folks who aren't on facebook here are the details:

Event by The Museum of Flight
Online: museumofflight.org
Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2 PM EDT
Price: Free
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Ready to push a plane to its limits?
Climb aboard the historic Boeing 707 for this virtual test flight here in our hometown—including the infamous barrel roll over Lake Washington. Our fearless flight crew will be joined by experts and special guests who will share amazing facts about this iconic aircraft.
Presented by the Museum's Future Leaders Team
This is a FREE, online presentation.

And the link to the site

Its a shame they don't say who the experts and special guests are.

 

Looks like I will be able to do it and I certainly will do so. All of the engineering staff and flight test people that I knew are no longer with us. I wonder who will be featured. Fifty years has taken its toll, including that magnificent airplane.