The Fascinating Story of Boeing 727

The final flight of the first Boeing 727 was 25 years in the making. A massive restoration effort was undertaken for the iconic airliner, which is credited with expanding air travel by opening short jet routes across the U.S. http://cnn.it/21ExhD9 | CNN

The first ever Boeing 727 has made its final flight. The iconic plane took off from Paine Field in Everett and landed at Boeing Field about 10 minutes later. Now it'll become part of the Museum of Flight exhibit. MORE: http://komonews.com/news/local/inaugural-boeing-727-makes-its-final-flight | KOMO News

58K views · 189 reactions | This segment from the 2012 'Plane Crash' project documents an ambitious and dangerous test: the intentional crashing of a Boeing 727 jetliner into a desert. The goal was to gain a better understanding of what happens to passengers in a survivable crash and how they can increase their odds of survival. Experts used crash test dummies, specialized cameras, and sensors to gather data. : Discovery Channel/ABC News | History In Pictures | Facebook

49K views · 603 reactions | Crash test of a Boeing 727 :o | Planes | Facebook