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{{Infobox Vehicle
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|type1    =White
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|image    =ZF - Zone Fighter Holding an Airplane.jpg
|caption  =A Boeing 747
|caption  =A Boeing 747 in Zone Fighter
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|length    =70.66 meters<ref name="WP">[http://https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747 Boeing 747 on Wikipedia]</ref>
|pilot     ={{tt|Multiple|There are thousands of Boeing 747s}}
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|length    =68.63 meters{{citation needed}}
|debut     =''[[Zone Fighter (series)|Zone Fighter]]''
|1=Wingspan|height  =60 meters{{citation needed}}
|last      =''[[Sinking of Japan]]''
|first     =[[Zone Fighter]]
|last      =[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]
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The '''Boeing 747''' is a large and iconic airliner which was first produced in [[1969]] by Boeing, with several variants having been produced to the present day.
The '''Boeing 747''' is a large and iconic airliner which was first produced in [[1969]] by Boeing, with several variants having been produced to the present day. The airliners have appeared in countless media, mostly due to their popularity among many airlines over the latter half of the last century. Numerous variants of the airliner have appeared over the course of its filmography, including in [[Toho]]'s [[tokusatsu]] productions.
 
These airliners appear in many different forms of media, mostly due to their popularity among many airlines over the latter half of the last century. Numerous variants of the airliner have appeared over the course of its filmography; no one variant appears in all of the films it is featured in.
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==History==
==History==
===[[Showa era|Showa series]]===
===[[Showa era]]===
====''[[Zone Fighter (series)|Zone Fighter]]''====
====''[[Zone Fighter (series)|Zone Fighter]]''====
In the very first episode of this [[1973]] Tokusatsu series, ''[[Destroy the Terror-Beast Missile!]]'', [[Jikiro]] uses his magnetic powers to pull a Boeing 747-100 owned by American Airlines out of the sky in an attempt to kill all the people aboard, only for [[Zone Fighter (Character)|Zone Fighter]] to successfully catch the aircraft, then send it flying out of danger after throwing it like a dart.
====="[[Destroy the Terror-Beast Missile!]]"=====
During [[Zone Fighter]]'s battle against the Terror-Beast [[Jikiro]], the metal monster used its magnetic powers to pull a passing Boeing 747-100 out of the sky and towards him, threatening the lives of all onboard. Just before the jet crashed into Jikiro, Zone Fighter shoved him out of the way and caught the 747 in mid-air, sending it to safety by throwing it like a dart.


===[[Heisei era|Heisei series]]===
===[[Heisei era]]===
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]''====
[[File:747_in_GvsD.png|thumb|right|200px|A Qantas 747-400 landing at [[Kai Tak Airport]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'']]
[[File:747_in_GvsD.png|thumb|right|200px|A Qantas 747-400 landing at [[Kai Tak Airport]] in ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'']]
When [[Godzilla]] appears in Hong Kong suffering from a severe meltdown, he attacks [[Kai Tak Airport]], where numerous Boeing 747s are present. A Cathay Pacific 747-400 in the process of taking off has to take evasive manoeuvres to avoid hitting Godzilla. Multiple 747s appear in the climactic battle at [[Haneda Airport]], owned by either [[Inter Air Lines]], Japan Airlines, ANA or numerous other airlines.
When [[Godzilla]] appeared in Hong Kong suffering from a severe meltdown, he attacked [[Kai Tak Airport]], where numerous Boeing 747s were present. A Cathay Pacific 747-400 in the process of taking off was forced to take evasive maneuvers to avoid hitting Godzilla. Multiple 747s also later appeared in the climactic battle at [[Haneda Airport]], owned by several airlines including [[Inter Air Lines]].
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====''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion]]''====
[[File:BD525D08-78B4-4EE8-9A3B-91EF41FF471D.jpeg|200px|thumb|Three Boeing 747s of Japan Airlines at [[Haneda Airport]] in ''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion]]'']]
Following the destruction of [[Sendai]] and the prediction that the [[Legion]] would attack Tokyo next, Japan Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 747s at Haneda Airport were among the vehicles chartered by the JSDF for use in the evacuation of the city.
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====''[[Sinking of Japan]]''====
[[File:Sinking of Japan 2006 - Chartered 747.png|thumb|right|A Boeing 747-400 in ''[[Sinking of Japan]]'']]
Following the revelation that [[Japan]] was to be pulled beneath the surface of the ocean by tectonic activity after a period of great destruction, Yamamoto, the prime minister of Japan, chartered a Boeing 747-400 to fly to China to discuss resettlement plans with the [[China|Chinese]] government. However, while en-route, [[Mount Aso]] erupted, and the 747 was caught in the eruption's massive explosion, being shot out of the sky by rocks ejected from the volcano; all aboard were killed. Several other Boeing 747s were among the many airliners involved in carrying out evacuation flights for those fortunate enough to reach them.
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==Filmography==
*''[[Zone Fighter (series)|Zone Fighter]]'' (TV 1973) [episode 1]
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995)
*''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion]]'' (1996)
*''[[Sinking of Japan]]'' (2006)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Destoroyah_pulls_Godzilla_along_the_ground.gif|thumb|right|200px|An All Nippon Airways 747 taxis toward the runway of [[Haneda Airport]] while [[Destoroyah]] drags [[Godzilla]].]]
[[File:Destoroyah_pulls_Godzilla_along_the_ground.gif|thumb|right|200px|An All Nippon Airways 747 taxis toward the runway of [[Haneda Airport]] while [[Destoroyah]] drags [[Godzilla]].]]
*During the battle at [[Haneda Airport]], there is an infamous scene in which, due to Toho's camera techniques of blending in footage from the set with footage of the actual location being featured, a 747 belonging to ANA can be seen taxiing towards the runway whilst Destoroyah flies past, pulling dirt and bits of the runway as a result of Godzilla being dragged along the ground by Destoroyah's tail.
*During the battle at Haneda Airport in ''Godzilla vs. Destoroyah'', a 747 belonging to ANA can be seen taxiing towards the runway despite [[Destoroyah]] having just flown past, dragging [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Godzilla]] along the runway.
*As a minor detail, the Cathay Pacific 747 that nearly crashes into Godzilla during ''Godzilla vs Destoroyah'' is wearing the airline's old livery, bearing the [[United Kingdom|British]] flag on its tail, as Hong Kong had yet to secede from the British Empire at the time of ''Godzilla vs. Destoroyah'''s production.
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 22 March 2024

Boeing 747
A Boeing 747
Length 70.66 meters[1]
Wingspan 59.6 meters 747-100[1]
64.4 meters747-400[1]
First appearance Latest appearance
Zone Fighter Sinking of Japan

The Boeing 747 is a large and iconic airliner which was first produced in 1969 by Boeing, with several variants having been produced to the present day. The airliners have appeared in countless media, mostly due to their popularity among many airlines over the latter half of the last century. Numerous variants of the airliner have appeared over the course of its filmography, including in Toho's tokusatsu productions.

History

Showa era

Zone Fighter

"Destroy the Terror-Beast Missile!"

During Zone Fighter's battle against the Terror-Beast Jikiro, the metal monster used its magnetic powers to pull a passing Boeing 747-100 out of the sky and towards him, threatening the lives of all onboard. Just before the jet crashed into Jikiro, Zone Fighter shoved him out of the way and caught the 747 in mid-air, sending it to safety by throwing it like a dart.

Heisei era

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

A Qantas 747-400 landing at Kai Tak Airport in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

When Godzilla appeared in Hong Kong suffering from a severe meltdown, he attacked Kai Tak Airport, where numerous Boeing 747s were present. A Cathay Pacific 747-400 in the process of taking off was forced to take evasive maneuvers to avoid hitting Godzilla. Multiple 747s also later appeared in the climactic battle at Haneda Airport, owned by several airlines including Inter Air Lines.

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Three Boeing 747s of Japan Airlines at Haneda Airport in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Following the destruction of Sendai and the prediction that the Legion would attack Tokyo next, Japan Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 747s at Haneda Airport were among the vehicles chartered by the JSDF for use in the evacuation of the city.

Sinking of Japan

A Boeing 747-400 in Sinking of Japan

Following the revelation that Japan was to be pulled beneath the surface of the ocean by tectonic activity after a period of great destruction, Yamamoto, the prime minister of Japan, chartered a Boeing 747-400 to fly to China to discuss resettlement plans with the Chinese government. However, while en-route, Mount Aso erupted, and the 747 was caught in the eruption's massive explosion, being shot out of the sky by rocks ejected from the volcano; all aboard were killed. Several other Boeing 747s were among the many airliners involved in carrying out evacuation flights for those fortunate enough to reach them.

Filmography

Trivia

An All Nippon Airways 747 taxis toward the runway of Haneda Airport while Destoroyah drags Godzilla.
  • During the battle at Haneda Airport in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, a 747 belonging to ANA can be seen taxiing towards the runway despite Destoroyah having just flown past, dragging Godzilla along the runway.

References

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