How Boeing's 747 Plane Became an Icon
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Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop: https://thehustle.co/ The most iconic plane of all time was supposed to be a military plane. In this video, we break down how one of the Boeing 747s, created from a military project, would go on to change commercial aviation, reshape the landscape for major airline companies, and ultimately create Boeing's biggest competition today.