Boeing 747 First Flight 1969 1:144 #26609On February 9, 1969, the most famous and one of the largest long range jet passenger planes took to the air for the first time. The Boeing 747, also known as the "Jumbo Jet", was designed by the American company Boeing in the 1960s and entered commercial use in 1970. Its distinctive appearance, with the main passenger deck located on top of the hull, is its defining feature. The Boeing 747, as one of the largest passenger aircraft in the world, can