The 747 Jumbo is a marvel of engineering that revolutionized world travel. Nearly forty years after the first flight it continues to be the worlds fastest subsonic jetliner . Now the bigger challenge isn't the construction of new aircraft, its the dismantling of the old. With pieces that are all substantially bigger, higher and heavier than standard jets, the 747 promises to be a tough deconstruction challenge for this group of airplane mechanics. Well be with them, from cockpit to cargo hold, as they tackle this mega feat of unengineering.
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