Boeing Queen Of The Skies

Boeing Queen Of The Skies. They were dubbed "The Incredibles" for their feat, crafting what was then the world's largest civilian airplane. Flight attendants pose in front of the jumbo jet.

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This iconic jumbo jet, nicknamed the Queen of the Skies, is one of aviation's most distinctive aircraft. They were dubbed "The Incredibles" for their feat, crafting what was then the world's largest civilian airplane. It's no surprise British Airways is retiring its Jumbos as economics trumps passion for the legendary jet.

They were dubbed "The Incredibles" for their feat, crafting what was then the world's largest civilian airplane.

As time passed, however, the original jumbo jet was outstripped by more efficient twin-engine planes.

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Affectionately known as the Queen of the Skies, the jumbo jet has been flying all across the world for the last half century. It 'made flying available for everyone,' said Boeing chief company historian Michael Lombardi said of the iconic jet. It's the one aircraft that even casual travelers can easily identify.