Northwest Aerospace News — Issue 46 August | September 2025 | Page 20

1969: The 747 Jumbo Jet made its maiden voyage on Feb. 9, 1969. It was the first airplane produced in Boeing’ s Everett factory and was produced there until 2023. The prototype is seen here during one of its air-to-air test flights.
1988: The 20th Anniversary flight of the first Boeing 747
2009: The Boeing P-8A Poseidon
1988: Boeing’ s first 747-100 accompanies the first 747-400 for the 20th anniversary of the rollout of the first 747.
2009: The Boeing P-8A Poseidon, a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and a derivative of the 737 Next Generation, is seen here on a test flight.
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