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Friday, December 2, 2005 12:00 AM

Ask the pilot

All hail the 747, about to be born anew. And don't you dare call it humpbacked!
By Patrick Smith

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  • Monday, December 5, 2005 11:05 AM

    747

    Patrick,

    I'm surprised, given your past references, that you omitted one of the most remarkable features of the 747. To wit: it is the 747 that currently serves as the airborn symbol of the U.S. around the world, no doubt inspiring awe even when it's primary passenger does not.

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