Boeing 707 Group: A History
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- Synopsis
- A definitive look at the plane that revolutionized air travel and its place in aviation history from the author of Comet! The World&’s First Jet Airliner. The Boeing 707 family—that includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720—was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber. It was the aircraft that many regard as the design that really ushered in the Jet-Age. This book from the established aviation historian Graham Simons examines the entire course of the Boeing 707&’s history, charting an impressive design evolution and illustrating the many ways in which the 707&’s legacy continues to be felt to this day. In laying the foundation for Boeing&’s preeminence on the world&’s jetliner market during the 1980s and 90s, the 707 paved the way for future innovations in both civilian and military fields and Graham Simons has put together an image-packed history that records the historic and landmark milestones of this iconic aircraft type. &“The book is well worth the price and will provide many hours of intriguing reading and research support. It is a good addition to one&’s aviation bookshelf.&”—Air Power History &“An impressive volume that is well-written, and easy to read. Its research is of a high standard. It will, of course, appeal to Boeing 707/C-135 &‘enthusiasts&’ and as such could well become a &‘Standard Reference Work&’ on its subject.&”—NZ Crown Mines
- Copyright:
- 2018
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 320 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781473861367
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781473861343
- Publisher:
- Pen & Sword Books
- Date of Addition:
- 04/04/24
- Copyrighted By:
- Pen and Sword
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Technology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.