Fun Facts
What font is the Boeing logo?
Stratotype.
When was Boeing founded?
1916.
What is military aircraft with the the longest service life?
The B-52 Stratofortress.
What square shape object is St. Louis known for - the ooey gooey butter cake or the toasted ravioli?
Both - the toasted ravioli and the ooey gooey butter cake!
At any given point, how many 737s are in the air?
About 1000.
What was Boeing's first airplane?
This aircraft, known as the Dreamliner, was the fastest-selling wide-body airplane in aviation history after its introduction.
787 Dreamliner.
Which famous person is not allowed in the Arch?
The President of the USA.
How long is the shortest commercial flight?
In Scotland, about 90 seconds and only 1.7 miles!
This prototype aircraft, nicknames the "Dash 80," paved the way for both the Boeing 707 and the KC-135.
Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80)
This military aircraft is based on the Boeing 737 and performs maritime patrol missions.
The P-8 Poseidon.
Which city did the Lewis and Clark expedition start in?
St. Charles, MO.
How long is the longest nonstop commercial flight?
19 hours and covers over 9,000 miles - from New York to Singapore!
Boeing merged with this aerospace company in 1997.
McDonnell Douglas.
Which new contracted fighter jet will create "thousands and thousands" of jobs in St. Louis?
F-47
What is one of St. Louis's attractions that is considered one of the largest urban parks in the US?
Forest Park (it's 1,300 acres).
When was the first flight?
1903.
What angle is the Boeing logo at?
37°, homage to B-47 Stratojet wing sweep
This Boeing aircraft was the first to be designed entirely using 3D digital modeling.
What year were both the Olympics and the World's Fair in St. Louis?
1904.