An excellent description of the 747 and its gestation by the man largely responsible for it. Surprisingly scarce; this is only the second copy that I have seen. pp.xvi.272. Illus. Reading wear.

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T�tulo: 747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
Editor: Harper Perennial, USA
Fecha de publicaci�n: 2007
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 0060882425
ISBN 13: 9780060882426
Encuadernaci�n: Soft cover
Estado: Very Good

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747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies"the Boeing 747as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction. Sutter's vivid narrative takes us back to a time when American technology was cutting-edge and jet travel was still glamorous and new. With wit and warmth, he gives an insider's sense of the larger than life-size personalitiesand the tensionsin the aeronautical world.

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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

"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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