Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/William-M.-Allen-Speech-at-the-Dash-80-Rollout-Ceremony-2F3XC5IMFK1.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarWilliam Allen and Bertha Boeing Christen Dash 80William Allen in front of jet engineWilliam Allen at KC-135 Stratotanker RolloutUAL 747 Delivery CeremonyWilliam Patterson (L), and William Allen, 4-27-1954Eddie Rickenbacker (L) and William Allen^ 5-28-1972William M. Allen with Models of Jet TransportWilliam Allen with First KC-135 Stratotanker CrewBoeing 737-100View AllView more with similar tones William M. Allen Speech at the Dash 80 Rollout CeremonySelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:William M. Allen was born in Lolo, Montana, and graduated from Harvard Law School. During the 1920s, he joined the law firm providing attorneys for the Boeing Airplane Company and became a member of the company's board of directors. He served as company president from Sept. 1, 1945, to April 29, 1968, taking the helm when the end of World War II brought production to a standstill. Allen guided Boeing back to success, from the era of propeller-driven aircraft into the age of jets, intercontinental missiles, and spacecraft. He was responsible for the introduction of the jet transport and oversaw the beginning of the 747 program. Allen was an innovator who encouraged diversification, and he helped create The Boeing Company's place in the U.S. space program. He became chairman in 1968 and chairman emeritus in 1973. In 1978, the board named Allen honorary chairman. He died in October 1985.BI27314 (p14212)Maximum size:5100px × 3950px (~57 MB)17.0in × 13.1in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1950s-achievement-adults-audiences-buildings-business executives-crowds-day-elderly-exteriors-female-ground shots-hangars-male-photos-pride-production milestones-publicity events-rollout ceremonies-three-quarter length views-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View All