Just outside Seattle we find accommodation at Everett so we are Close to the Boeing factory at Paine Field for a visit, John has to wear his 767 hat, a retirement present from his former BA colleagues.
The factory tour takes you around the huge hanger which at 13,385,378 cu m is the largest building by volume in the world to view the 747, 777 & 787 production lines. The process from 747 to 787 is entirely different & it's fascinating to see these huge monsters under construction, it's a shame they won't allow cameras inside.
John contacts Sergio a former Boeing contact & we spend a great evening over a few beers & a burger, it's a good job I'm interested in aviation as well!!
My bike is now making some horrid transmission noise so I book it in with an independent mechanic, Sergio also kindly offers us the use of his car which will be a great help over the next couple of days.
The next day it's more planes with a visit to 'The History of Flight' Museum at King County Airfield, this attraction is highly recommended with the original Boeing 'Red Barn' factory, exhibits on general aviation as well as First & Second World War displays.
I think Julie is pleased that she is not with John on this part of our trip, there ain't much here for the ladies!
One thing I didn't know is that the worlds first fighter plane was an Italian Caproni Ca 20, this one spent 85 years in the loft of a convent.
We completely run out of time as there is so much to see, read & watch so we have no opportunity to look around the original 'Air force One' the first 747 or my personal favourite a 'Super Constellation'.
Hi to everybody at Heathrow!!
The factory tour takes you around the huge hanger which at 13,385,378 cu m is the largest building by volume in the world to view the 747, 777 & 787 production lines. The process from 747 to 787 is entirely different & it's fascinating to see these huge monsters under construction, it's a shame they won't allow cameras inside.
John contacts Sergio a former Boeing contact & we spend a great evening over a few beers & a burger, it's a good job I'm interested in aviation as well!!
My bike is now making some horrid transmission noise so I book it in with an independent mechanic, Sergio also kindly offers us the use of his car which will be a great help over the next couple of days.
The next day it's more planes with a visit to 'The History of Flight' Museum at King County Airfield, this attraction is highly recommended with the original Boeing 'Red Barn' factory, exhibits on general aviation as well as First & Second World War displays.
I think Julie is pleased that she is not with John on this part of our trip, there ain't much here for the ladies!
One thing I didn't know is that the worlds first fighter plane was an Italian Caproni Ca 20, this one spent 85 years in the loft of a convent.
We completely run out of time as there is so much to see, read & watch so we have no opportunity to look around the original 'Air force One' the first 747 or my personal favourite a 'Super Constellation'.
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ReplyDeleteYou are so right guys, in that I am SO GLAD that I am not with you walking around more aircraft museums with a smile fixed to my face, yawn, yawn. John is so lucky to have you Terry! Enjoy every minute. Julie:)
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