Boeing 747: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

by Wolfgang Borgmann

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076436510X
• ISBN13: 9780764365102
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 9.1"