Boeing executives announced this month that all existing operations in Wichita, Kan., would be shut down by the end of next year. Barring some unexpected act of salvation, Boeing will leave Wichita after eight decades as one of its biggest employers and most prestigious brands. Downtown Wichita can be seen through the windows of the Kansas Aviation Museum.
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