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Launch of Boeing 247 (3/20/33) On March 20th, United Airlines began flying the new Boeing 247. The Boeing was the first all metal mono-plane using a stress skin. The Boeing 247 had a cruising speed of 155 mph, with a range of 485 miles. It could carry 10 passengers.