Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Dash-80--Prototype-of-the-707--Takes-its-First-Flight--2F3XC5ONBAO.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarDash 80 Parked with KC-97KC-135 Rollout Ceremony Fly-byDash 80 and B-52 Fly Over KC-135 Rollout, with KC-97 in BackgroundDash 80 First Flight TakeoffDash 80 First Flight TakeoffDash 80 First Flight TakeoffDash 80 Takes Off from Boeing FieldDash 80 Takes Off from Boeing FieldDash 80 Lands After its First Flight Since 1991View AllView more with similar tones Dash 80, Prototype of the 707, Takes its First Flight Select usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:On July 15, 1954, the Boeing Model 367-80 completed its first flight, helping usher commercial aviation into the jet age. Known as the Dash 80, the airplane is shown taking off on that flight from Renton Field in Renton, WA. Boeing initially used the Dash 80 to demonstrate the performance advantages jet engines offered over the propeller-driven engines that were standard at the time. It's considered one of history's most important airplanes, and is displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum outside Washington, D.C.BI222863 (e316b)Maximum size:3722px × 4714px (~50 MB)12.4in × 15.7in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-707 family-airplanes-ascending-Boeing livery-C-97 Stratofreighter (Model 367)-commercial-commercial passenger planes-Dash 80 (Model 367-80)-day-exteriors-first flights-flying-full body views-ground to air-haze-historic production status-historic significance-jets-monoplanes-out of production-photos-prototypes-Renton-Renton Municipal Airport-right front views-sunshine-takeoffs-trees-viewed from below-vignettingRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:Boeing Model 367-80
