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The first Boeing 707-121 N708PA is rolled out
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The first Boeing 707-121 N708PA is rolled out
The first Boeing 707-121, N708PA, is rolled out of Boeings Renton plant
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In this historic moment captured at Boeing's Renton plant in 1957, the first Boeing 707-121, registration number N708PA, is rolled out for the very first time. The 707-121 was a military transport variant of the iconic 707 jetliner, which made its commercial debut just a year earlier. This aircraft marked a significant milestone in aviation history as it was the first turboprop-powered transport to be replaced by a jet, signaling the dawn of the jet age for military transport. The 707-121 was designed to meet the United States Military's requirement for a high-speed, long-range transport aircraft. With a maximum speed of over 500 miles per hour and a range of over 3,000 miles, it was a formidable addition to the US military's fleet. The 707-121 was also the first Boeing aircraft to be produced with a fully automated assembly line, which significantly reduced production time and costs. As the Rolls-Royce Conway jet engines roared to life, powering the massive 121-foot long aircraft, the crowd of onlookers watched in awe as the 707-121 was carefully maneuvered out of the Renton plant. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in military aviation, and the 707-121 went on to serve with distinction in various roles, including VIP transport, medical evacuation, and cargo transport, for several military forces around the world. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of Boeing and the aviation industry in the late 1950s, and a reminder of the pivotal role that the 707 played in shaping the future of air travel.
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