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  1. kevin956

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    Finally had the chance to spend some time at the Museum of Flight and the Boeing facility in Everett. Both were stunning and well worth the time. Really bummed that photos were prohibited in the Boeing plant tour, but apparently that's the policy and applies to everybody - employees and tourists alike. The Museum of Flight had so much on so many layers. I was wiped out after a few hours and know that more visits are needed to truly digest what is there. A few photos from each stop below.

    There were two Dreamlifters (used for 787 part transport) parked at the time out of a total of four that exist. There were a bunch of 787 planes being prepared for delivery. The two buildings seen below beyond the two parked 787s are paint hangars.
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    Superb! Thank you!
     
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    Wow. I'm definitely going to have to go there on my next trip to Seattle.
     
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    It really is a bummer they don't allow photos inside the Boeing plant. One of the coolest tours I've ever been on. But I'm a bit biased since I work in manufacturing.
     
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    As much as the real examples were breathtaking, there was a model airplane display that literally took my breath away. Dr. H. Logan Holtgrewe constructed over 400 WWII 1:72 scale model airplanes (many from scratch) over a period of 7 years. As if that wasn't enough, then he turned around and made over 150 WWI model airplanes in 1:48 scale over a period of 4 years. There were models of airplanes that I've never seen before (and I'm not sure whether they all really existed). It was STUNNING. If you're visiting, the model collection is worth the price of admission alone.

    Dr. Holtgrewe - I'm not sure whether it is a gesture of respect or a sign of insanity (or both), but I salute your work. Thank you for sharing with us.
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    Absolutely. Bucket list stuff. I could have stood up there for hours looking at all of the details. It was kind of like looking down at a model railroad. I'm confident that I missed 85% of what was there to see. We saw 3 or 4 787s in assembly and 4-5 747-800s in assembly. I asked a volunteer whether there were other opportunities to take photos and he told me that the "no photo" policy has been in place for years. If any employee is found in the plant with a camera but without a "camera pass", it is instant termination.
     
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    Anybody know the story behind the Bf-109 mounted on the twin engine thing?
     
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    I don't, but there were things there that I've never seen before and I wonder whether some of them were designs that never made it into actual production.
     
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    I don't think that it was a BF-109 mounted on top of the JU-88. It was an FW-190 if I remember. The smaller airplane was the control module of the whole thing.
     
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    How cool.. yes definitely on the list to visit! Thanks for posting and info!
     
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    Wow, I was just there last Thursday and was going to start a similar thread. I stayed at the hotel right next to the Dreamlifter and made sure they gave me an airside view. Paid off as I got to see one of the 4 Dreamlifters taxi right by my window and take off.

    I didn't have time to do either museum, but the Boeing factory tour was very cool. Tour is only 1.5 hours but I could have stayed there for days observing the assembly of those planes. Was very impressed with the tour guide and his knowledge of what's going on down on the floor.

    Just to clarify, the Future of Flight Museum and Boeing tour are in Everett (half hour north of Seattle) while the Museum of Flight is at Boeing Field in Seattle.
     
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    While in Everett, I got a great private tour. I wasn't informed of the no photo policy. I had my camera out taking pictures and video of everything. A very nice woman walked up to me as we were leaving and asked if I had permission to take photos. I obviously didn't. We spoke for awhile and she asked what brought me to Seattle. I told her I was there picking up a new airplane (747-8). That seamed to put her at ease. She ended up asking me to please delete the 787 photos and video.
     
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    How cool is that to say you're there to pick up a new 747??? You have a lot more stroke with Boeing than the rest of us - I'm jealous!

    The public tour is all from 4th floor open observation decks. They said people kept dropping cameras, purses, etc from the decks and therefore had to put the no camera, purse policy in place.
     
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    Cell phones?
     
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    Ten feet of netting could solve this problem. How do you retrieve dropped items? Why, a ladder, of course! Does anyone really believe this excuse?
     
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    OK, how about 'The Boeing Company has many proprietary products and processes. In order to maximize our competitive advantage in the marketplace we must place restrictions on public release of data. We trust this tour will provide you with a lasting visual impression even without the use of recording devices. Thank you for your cooperation.'

    Do you believe this is different than Airbus or any other manufacturer in a highly competitive market?
     
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    Great thread! Thanks for sharing.

    :)
     
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    I have not encountered any aircraft manufacturer anywhere that allowed visitor cameras. Some now require visitors to leave all of their "portable electronic devices" of any kind, including cell phones, in their vehicle before beginning the tour. It all has to do with industrial espionage, you know.

    As for Paine Field, anyone who goes there should check out the other aviation attractions. To me, Paine has become the "Chino of the Northwest". Look at the right-hand column at Paine Field Airport, Everett, Washington.
     
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