747s have flown more than 3.5 billion people

In 1991, a record-breaking 1087 passengers were airlifted aboard a 747 to Israel as part of Operation Solomon.

It takes 90 gallons of paint to paint a 747.

There are 14 stairs to the upper deck.

The Wright brothers could have fit their historic first flight inside a 747.

It was originally designed to be converted into a cargo plane.

There are 365 switches, dials and lights in the cockpit.

The landing gear tires are filled with nitrogen to prevent explosive tire blowouts.

Marko R.
Marko's passion for aviation takes flight both in the air and through the viewfinder. As a flyer and photographer, he brings a unique blend of aviation expertise and visual storytelling to explore the fascinating and often surprising aspects of flight and aviation in general.
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