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

Editore: Smithsonian, 2006

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

Casa editrice: Smithsonian

Data di pubblicazione: 2006

Legatura: Rilegato

Condizione: Good

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Riassunto:

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.

Recensione:

“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)