Boeing Aircraft Since 1916 (Putnam Aviation Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870210378 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 668 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
BOEING AIRCRAFT SINCE 1916 was first published in 1966 and an updated edition followed in 1968. All the new types are fully illustrated by a superb selection of photos and the opportunity has been taken to include numerous new views of the older Boeing types--a surprise to many will be the photos of B-47 jet bombers with U.S. New information has been included in the pre-jet sections and the Model 707 and 727 sections have been updated. At that time only a few Boeing 737s had been produced, the Model 747 had yet to fly and the company was awaiting to go-ahead to build its supersonic airliner. The full development histories of the 737, 747, 757, and 767 are included and there are full production lists of well over 6,000 Boeing jet liners. To cover this enormous growth in Boeing activities this book has been virtually rewritten and greatly expanded. Since that time the supersonic airliner has been cancelled, Model 737s have been produced in large numbers as numerous versions, and the Model 747 has revolutionized air transport with nearly a thousand ordered and well over 700 in service. Nearly fifty-five of the later Model 757s and 767s are in airline service. In addition to the
"Valuable resource" according to J. boyle. This book lives up to the high standards of the famous UK-based Putnam aeronautical series of the 60s-80s.Peter M. Bowers was America's leading aircraft historian and enthuiast. (He even designed a popular homebuilt aircraft in addition to his writing and photograpy efforts)He was an engineer at Boeing for decades and brings his first hand knowledgeand access to their filesto this book along with photos from his amazing personal collection of avaition photos.Unlike many other Boeing-themed books out there, Bowers gives you chapters on what was going on at the firm (examples being. Great book! L. W. Hakwai Very good book and a welcome addition to my library - looking forward to working my way through its contents, which might take a while.. Five Stars N. Allard A fine, often referred-to resource. An important volume by one of the most trustworthy historians.