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The Continental Air Lines DC-10 takes off from Stapleton International Airport's $31 million north-south runway as part of dedication ceremonies Wednesday, November 26, 1975. A TV cameraman, below, ducks behind an airport car to avoid being blasted by dirt and debris as a 305-ton Boeing 747 swings into position for its takeoff.

Maureen Guth serves Jack Gregory of Los Angeles a drink in the Polynesian Pub aboard Continental Airlines' 747 on July 17, 1971.

(Dick) Pickett, Denver passenger sales manager for Continental Airlines, checks reading material aboard CAL's Denver-based Boeing 747 jumbo jet with stewardess Elaine Williams, on May 25, 1971.

The space shuttle, Enterprise, arrives in Denver on a Boeing 747. The shuttle was parked at the southwest corner of Stapleton after arriving in Denver on, August 13, 1979. Police estimate that within three hours from landing, more than 50,000 persons had come to view the shuttle from Syracuse Street. Extra police were called out to control the traffic jam. The shuttle was on its way back to Edwards Air Force Base in California.

American airlines 747 is taxed to stop at the Roswell Industrial air center on Febuary 20,1974. Roswell, N.M., was chosen for storage of the big planes because of its milid climate and vastness of air field.

Fashion show chairmen Mrs. James Anderson, left, and Mrs. Leonard Sahlen climbed into flight deck during tour of the giant 747. June 4, 1971.

Sitting on the apron near concourse "B" a 747 jumbo waits for baggage at Stapleton on October 15, 1984.

The presidential motorcade roars away from Air Force One, a 747, at Grand Junction airport in 1991.

Robert F. Six, left, president of Continental Airlines, and Charles A. Bucks, the airline's senior vice president of marketing, look over model of giant new Boeing 747 at reception which wound up in a daylong shareholder session.

Braniff Jumbo Pays Visit to Stapleton. Braniff International's first 747 aircraft-the 100th be produced by Boeing Co. at its Everette, Wash., plant- stops briefly at Stapleton International Airport before starting daily nonstop service between Dallas and Honolulu on January 14, 1971.

Mrs. Leonard Sahlen placed orchid lei about shoulders of party guest Dr. Kennith Schmidt as he boarded Continental 747 jet on June 19, 1971.

Capt. Gordon Hargis says the 747SP handles no differently than a standard Boeing 747, which is 46 feet longer, on May 22, 1980.

With nearly 300 guests aboard, the plane sank into the asphalt shoulder while making a turn on February 24, 1971.

With nearly 300 guests aboard the plane sank into the asphalt shoulder while making a turn on February 24, 1971.

Perhaps the most unusual party of summer was giant Continental 747 jet parked at Stapleton International Airport, on June 18, 1971. The festivities were for Children鈥檚 Hospital fashion show planners, including Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reno, right, at airship controls with Capt. W. B. Graunke.

Eight passenger gondola ski lift arrives by 747 in Denver on September 20, 1986. Flying Tigers transport pilot Jeff Seideman checks out the a display gondola for the lift as components are a unloaded from his plane in the background.

Mayor Bill McNichols of Denver was made on honorary Pan American Airways 747 jet pilot as the highlight of a trade presentation by the carrier on June 30, 1970. Presenting the gold wings to the mayor were, left to right, Pan Am stewardesses Ingrid Bekkelund, Pamela Hanlon and Jennifer Peij.

Steve Ellis, left, looks out from inside the store at the front window display at Hardy's Shoe Store in the North Valley Shopping Center, on January 13, 1971. This model of Continental Airline's 747 is the largest in the Denver area.