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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The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.1ANQI
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
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Bibliographic Details
Title: 747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet ...
Publisher: Smithsonian
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good