SEATTLE--After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 rolled out of a Washington state factory on Tuesday.

Boeing 747 aircraft are still being sought after as passenger and freighter aircraft, as well as backups for Air Force One, by countries from the United States to Russia.

Both aircraft have RB211 engines, but the types differ.

The history of Boeing is tied to the history of U.S. aviation. It’s a story worth knowing — especially if you love the ...