Justly labeled the first modern airliner, the Boeing 247 revolutionized air transportation when it entered service with United Air Lines in 1933. The Boeing 247 was 50 percent faster than its competitors. Its innovative design launched a new generation of commercial airliners, notably the Douglas DC-2. Highlighted in this image is a engine on the fuselage of the Boeing 247-D. Created by Eric Long Date Created 03/19/2018 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aircraft; Aviation; Commercial Rights and Restrictions CC0
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