747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation

Sutter, Joe; Spenser, Jay

ISBN 10: 0060882417 / ISBN 13: 9780060882419

Published by Smithsonian, 2006

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Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.2. Seller Inventory # 353-0060882417-gdd

Bibliographic Details

Title: 747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet ...

Publisher: Smithsonian

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

The aeronautical engineer who spearheaded the design and construction of the 747 offers an insider's perspective of the development of the world's largest and fastest jet aircraft during the 1960s golden age of American aviation and technology.

Review:

As magnificent and soaring as the big bird itself, Joe Sutter s true story is . . . fascinating. --Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys

Sutter had perhaps the best overall view of all aspects of the 747 s development in the mid 1960s. --Publishers Weekly

"Sutter had perhaps the best overall view of all aspects of the 747's development in the mid 1960s."--Publishers Weekly

"As magnificent and soaring as the big bird itself, Joe Sutter's true story is . . . fascinating."--Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys