But Boeing mechanic Steve Eastman and his wife ... with twenty-percent fewer seats than the 707, it was already an also-ran. The legacy of the 707 and Pan Am’s influence on its passenger cabin ...

Boeing wanted to make a jet that was two-and-a-half times the size of its existing 707, with its increased capacity subsequently opening up air travel to the masses by lowering per-seat costs.

The inaugural service was commanded by chief pilot Captain ‘Torchy’ Uren and on board were four New Zealand-born cabin crew ...

The Boeing 707 stands as a monumental achievement in American aviation history, marking the advent of the Jet Age.