Over the years many of us guys have been interested in flight. When we knew we were going to be in the Seattle area on a family holiday, we decided to take in the Boeing factory as well as some other flight museums. So here are a few pictures of our day.
Here is the newest pilot around:-)
The invincible 36,000 pound Tonka Truck. An aircraft tug.
Many of these pictures are taken at the Museum of Restoration where Boeing has volunteers restore rare aircrafts. The following are some of the planes that are being restored.
This glider wing is amazing, The wing is wooden and the struts are so small, but still have to be so strong. This type of glider was used in the 50’s to set the world’s gliding altitude record, which was not broken until recently. My hand is in the picture for scale.
World’s first Jetliner, the DeHavilland Comet.
Following are pictures from the Boeing Factory area.
Here is a Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing after being tested.
Unfortunately we could not take pictures on the tour of the factory, but here are some of the outsides of the different plants. These pictures don’t really justify the size of the plant. The main building shown below is the world’s biggest building by volume, covering ninety-some acres, each of the blue garage doors is as wide as an American football field is long.
And of course an even better designed “airplane” hanging out near the factory.
And some photos from Puget Sound.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalm 19:1
