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Boeing 747 : A Legends of Flight Illustrated History by Wolfgang Borgmann (2023, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited

ISBN-10076436510X

ISBN-139780764365102

eBay Product ID (ePID)2328296039

Product Key Features

Book TitleBoeing 747 :A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAviation / General, Aviation / History, Aviation / Commercial

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorWolfgang Borgmann

Book SeriesLegends of Flight Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight32.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-932549

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number4

Dewey Decimal629.133349

SynopsisA fascinating history of one of Boeing's most iconic aircraft More than half a century ago, the Boeing 747 took to the air for the first time. It's considered the first large-capacity civilian airliner. Lovingly nicknamed the "Jumbo Jet," the aircraft quickly became the flagship of any airline that operated it. While sales were initially modest, the unmistakable four-engine jet became a bestseller after much-improved and more-advanced versions became available in the 1980s. Though recent technological developments have caused the age of the big four-engine passenger jet to slowly come to an end, the elegant 747 is undoubtedly an aviation legend that still turns heads at airports. Sadly, after a 50-year-plus service career, the last 747s are due to come off the factory line in 2022. The history of the 747's design, development, and operational use is presented in detail in this book, as is its use by many of the world's most famous airlines, including TWA, Pan Am, Lufthansa, Qantas, British Airways, El Al, Air France, and nearly 100 others throughout its long career. Governments and militaries worldwide have also flown the 747, for missions including ferrying NASA's former space shuttle fleet, and the current US Air Force One presidential aircraft. Technical specifications for the 747 and its variants, as well as period photographs, bring to life the fascinating history of one of Boeing's most iconic aircraft., More than half a century ago the Boeing 747 took to the air for the first time; it is considered the first large-capacity civilian airliner. Lovingly nicknamed the "Jumbo Jet," the aircraft quickly became the flagship of any airline that operated it. While sales were initially modest, the unmistakable four-engine jet became a bestseller after much-improved and more-advanced versions became available in the 1980s. Though recent technological developments have caused the age of the big four-engine passenger jet to slowly come to an end, the elegant 747 is undoubtedly an aviation legend that still turns heads at airports. Sadly, after a 50-year-plus service career, the last 747s are due to come off the factory line in 2022. The history of the 747's design, development, and operational use is presented in detail in this book, as is its use by many of the world's most famous airlines, including TWA, Pan Am, Lufthansa, Qantas, British Airways, El Al, Air France, and nearly 100 others throughout its long career. Governments and militaries worldwide have also flown the 747, for missions including ferrying NASA's former space shuttle fleet, and the current US Air Force One presidential aircraft. Technical specifications for the 747 and its variants, as well as period photographs, bring to life the fascinating history of one of Boeing's most iconic aircraft.

LC Classification NumberTL686.B65