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

Sutter, Joe

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ISBN 10: 0060882425 ISBN 13: 9780060882426

Casa editrice: Harper Perennial, 2007

Riassunto

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

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“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)

L'autore

Joe Sutter led the team of engineers that created the Boeing 747. He served on the Presidential Commission to investigate the Challenger explosion with Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride, and Richard Feynman. Now in his eighties, he still serves as a consultant to Boeing. He lives in Seattle.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Harper Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060882425
• ISBN 13: 9780060882426
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 296