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Freighter versions of the Boeing 747 were built differently from most other cargo planes. Cargo was loaded through the nose, allowing for easy loading of oversized items. This configuration was possible because the flight deck was located on the upper level of the 747 and situated just behind the door hinges. Image: World Airways, Boeing 747-200F freighter nose-loader, c. 1974. Gift of the William Hough Collection. 2012.096.116
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