Sir Norman Foster: "I suspect it’s one of those icons of the late 20th century that in generations hence will still be looked at in wonder.“
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A metaphor for the sunset of the 20th century and #american power? I don't know but I enjoyed this article about the #boeing #747
As a high school student in the 1970's I arranged for a science class trip to the Everett factory for a tour. I'll never forget it
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The jet was perhaps the pinnacle of American engineering excellence. Its retirement signals an end to an era of American culture—and ambition.