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The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

Genres

Documentary

OverView

Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

08 September 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

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