On this day in 1927, the Boeing Model 40B made its first flight. Originally designed for airmail service, the Model 40 was successful only after being modified with a lighter engine and a cabin that can accommodate passengers. As a consequnce, Model 40B was the first Boeing airliner, and Boeing will use it to start their own airline, which would later become United Airlines.

2010 , Boeing , Detroit , Henry Ford Museum , Michigan , Model 40 , Model 40B , museum , USA

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