Boeing 707 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Boeing 707 is an early American long-range narrow-body airliner, the first jetliner developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype first flown in 1954, the initial 707-120 first flew on December 20, 1957.
Here Is Why Boeing Made A Special Version Of The 707 For Qantas
WEBJan 20, 2020 · Boeing made 13 of these particular 707s for Qantas, beginning in 1959 (at the time Qantas was known as Qantas Empire Airways or QEA). They were known as the Boeing 707-138, a subset of the Boeing 707-120 family.
Everything To Know About The Boeing 707 Jetliner - SlashGear
WEBAug 18, 2024 · The Boeing 707-138 was smaller in size than the standard models and featured a fuselage that was 10 feet shorter. This modification made the aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient.
Ultimate Boeing 707 Guide - Airlinercafe
WEB707-138. The infamous “short” 707 only ordered by QANTAS. 10 feet shorter than the -120. Since 707’s are built with 20-inch frames, that means it’s 120 inches/20=6 frames shorter than a 707-120. Using the tried-and-true “window-counting method” you get 3 frames removed from ahead of the wing, 3 frames behind. 10 feet shorter=more range.
Tour through the unique Boeing 707 made just for QANTAS on …
WEBJan 7, 2021 · Join me in this aviation documentary walking around a retired QANTAS Boeing 707-138 on display at the QANTAS Founders Museum in Longreach captured in 4K.
VH-EBA Boeing 707-138 - AussieAirliners
WEBThis was the 1st Boeing airliner ordered by Qantas Airways. It was the 3rd Boeing 707 delivered to Qantas. Departed Seattle (Renton) on the delivery flight to Australia - July 17, 1959. It arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) on completion of the delivery flight - July 20, 1959. Ferry route: Seattle - San Francisco - Honolulu - Nadi - Sydney
Boeing 707-138 (Qantas Airways, VH-EBA, 1959)
WEBThe Boeing 707-138 was a special shortened version made specifically for Qantas. The Boeing 707 became the most successful of the second generation of jet airliners. Between 1957 and 1979 a total of 865 of all versions were manufactured.
Boeing 707-138B (Qantas Airways, VH-EBI, 1965)
WEBThe Boeing 707-138 was a special shortened version made specifically for Qantas. The Boeing 707 became the most successful of the second generation of jet airliners. Between 1957 and 1979 a total of 865 of all versions were manufactured.
VH-EBB Boeing 707-138 - AussieAirliners
WEBRolled off the Boeing production line at Seattle (Renton) as a Boeing 707-138 - April 01, 1959. First flown as 'N31219' - May 20, 1959. Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-EBB - June 26, 1959. Registered to Qantas Empire Airways Ltd, Sydney. Accepted by John Mills for Qantas Airways at Seattle (Boeing Field) - June 26, 1959.
VH-EBG Boeing 707-138 - AussieAirliners
WEBRolled off the Boeing production line at Seattle (Renton) as a Boeing 707-138 - July 24, 1959. First flown as 'VH-EBG' - September 08, 1959. Accepted by L. Leishman for Qantas Airways at Seattle (Renton) - September 18, 1959. This was the 7th Boeing airliner delivered to Qantas Airways.