Father of the 747 Jumbo jet, Joe Sutter, Dies.

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While not some great athlete or musician Joe Sutter is an American engineering legend.

NY times article, long.

If you get the Smithsonian TV channel I highly recommend you watch 747: THE JUMBO REVOLUTION. Its a 2 hour documentary on the conception, building and flying the 747. You can also watch it at Smithsonian TV online if you have a fios TV account, Great documentary.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Sutter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i0BVOK-Qnc