Boeing Metamorphosis : Launching the 737 and 747, 1965–1969 Hardback
by John Fredrickson, John Andrew
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A unique insider look at the profound changes Boeing experienced in the 1960s as the product mix shifted from military hardware to the first generation of jet-powered airliners. Welcome to the world of corporate decision-making, workplace gambles, and a myriad of human interactions.
This is a story that affirms the traditional values of hard work, fidelity, and building the human alliances necessary for achieving enduring success.
John Andrew, a retired Boeing executive, offers a unique insider perspective of the changes Boeing experienced in the 1960s. The requirement for more factory space was fueled by new models and a surging worldwide demand for air travel.
Massive construction projects were launched, including a newly constructed 747-sized factory on 760 acres at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
These cathedrals of airframe assembly remain vital to Boeing's ongoing operations today. More than 130 color and black-and-white images. Explore the amazing growth and evolution of Boeing, one of the giants of aviation.
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:240 pages, 130 color and b/w images
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2021
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- ISBN:9780764361623
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:240 pages, 130 color and b/w images
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9780764361623