Boeing 747

Building Sights Series 3

First transmitted in 1991, architect Sir Norman Foster looks at the jumbo jet, a unique 'building' that flies.

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Tue 15 Jan 1991 22:20

BBC Two except East & South East

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Sir Norman Foster
Director	Patrick Uden
Producer	Ruth Rosenthal

Tue 15 Jan 1991 22:20

BBC Two except East & South East

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The Guardian Profile: Sir Norman Foster: The master builder (www.theguardian.com)
BBC News (2002): Newsmakers | Lord Foster: Stormin' Norman
Wikipedia: Boeing 747 (en.wikipedia.org)

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