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| Boeing 707 |
| America entered
the age of the jet transport on July 15, 1954, when the Boeing 707
prototype, the model 367-80, made its maiden flight from Renton Field,
south of Seattle. It featured a revolutionary design: 35 degree
swept back wings with engines hung from them on pylons. The design
was first used on the Boeing B-47 Stratojet bomber, then the famous B-52
Stratofortress. Boeing was convinced there was market for jet
airliners, so it took a huge gamble. It did all the design work
and built the prototype on speculation - no orders in hand. It
paid off because the 707 was quickly snapped up by airlines around the
world. Plus the USAF ordered them as cargo planes, designated the
C-135, and as tankers, the famous KC-135. |
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Boeing 707 -
Pan American Airways
Deluxe aircraft model, carved from Philippine mahogany. Carefully
finished.
1/100 scale. 17.5" wingspan x 18.5" long. As with
all our models, it comes with desk stand.
No. AAB1D-PA. Only $159.95 |
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Boeing 707
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American Airways.
Same as above. Different finish.
No. AAB1D-AM Only $159.95
Boeing 707-
TWA
Not shown. Same as above. Different finish.
. AAB1D-TW Only $159.95
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