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Boeing Launches the 247

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1933 Boeing Launches the 247

On March 20th, 1933 United Airline began flying the new Boeing 247. The Boeing was the first all metal mono plane using a stress skin. the Boeing 247 had a cruising speed of 155mph with a range of 485 miles. It could carry 10 passengers.