‘Star Wars' themed Boeing plane unveiled Saturday morning

SEATTLE — Boeing and All Nippon Airways have rolled out a ‘Star Wars’ themed plane—featuring the likeness of R2-D2.

The new 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of an Everett paint hangar for the first time -- on Saturday morning.

Boeing says it’s the first time a ‘Star Wars’ character has appeared on the exterior of a commercial aircraft.

The plane is set to begin flying on October 18.

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