Boeing, Everett – WA roll out the last ever 747

Boeing’s assembly plant in Everett, WA recently rolled out it’s last ever Boeing 747. Due to be delivered later in 2023 as a cargo plane to Atlas Air. Everett’s total build of Boeing 747’s was 1,574. The aircraft was first built in 1969 and historically has been used for various different roles. NASA’s shuttles were carried on the back of 747’s. American Presidents have flown … Continue reading Boeing, Everett – WA roll out the last ever 747

Mount Vernon – Washington

I finalised my visit into America now and will be staying in Mount Vernon which is about 1.15 hours from Surrey in British Columbia. I know that the border crossing could hours to my trip. I am going to cross over the Peace Arch at Blaine for 3 nights next month. I chose this area because it in between Seattle and Vancouver. I want some … Continue reading Mount Vernon – Washington

Everett, Washington – Boeing Factory Tour

This really is off the beaten track but really worth the effort. Between SeaTac Airport and downtown Seattle running alongside the Interstate 5 is Boeing Field. It is an airport just for new Boeing aircraft and it’s customers. There is a museum of flight there built next to the Red Hut which is where it all started over 100 years ago. We visited the museum … Continue reading Everett, Washington – Boeing Factory Tour