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Over the course of a century, the Boeing Company has grown from a small outfit operating out of a converted boathouse—producing a single pontoon plane made from canvas and wood—into the world's largest aerospace company. The thrilling story of the celebrated organization is one filled with ambition, ingenuity, and a passion to exceed expectations. In this lavishly illustrated book, published to coincide with Boeing's 100th anniversary, Pulitzer Prize–nominated author Russ Banham recounts the tale of a company and an industry like no other—one that has put men on the moon, defended the free world, and changed the way we live.
File Size: 41076 KB
Print Length: 192 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC (August 4, 2015)
Publication Date: August 4, 2015
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00PMUG502
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Good stuff! Worked on first 707 made in 1957, launch customer was Pan American Airlines (PAA01), excellent historical value to anyone having worked at Boeing or flown on their aircraft. Built at same time for the USAF was the military tanker version of the 707, the KC-135.
This is an awesome book! I saw that it came out a while ago and just had to have it! So I got it for a decent price and it was worth it! I am a pilot and I love everything Boeing! On one of the pages, it has a B-52 with Ernie Pyle painted on it. I am related to him so this book is extra special to me! I would recommend to anyone who loves Boeing and would like a book that has many pictures and history about the company.
very nice coffee table book view of Boeing, even those who lived a fair part of that history will find new information you thought you already knew.
This is a Boeing publication, an official company history, if you will. The text is bland with some interesting detail. At least one significant aircraft is left out completely, the B-36, which was not a great success. The photos are large and very well reproduced and printed. The design and layout of the this coffee table book is very nice.
I am actually giving this book to my husband (who is retired Boeing) and my son who is a Senior Crew Planner for an airline in Minnesota. I looked through the book when it arrived and it is beautiful. I'm sure they will both enjoy receiving it.
A good review of Boeing progress over it's first 100 years. The description of the period after WW II was not as well done as the earlier history. There were many things that occurred during the later period that weren't mentioned.
Excellent recap of the Boeing journey replete with historical and anecdotal accounts of their past 100 years. Banham entertains throughout. A great read for everyone.
As a resident of the State of Washington in the Pacific Northwest, south of Everett, Renton and Seattle, nevertheless, the recent extensive celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of the Boeing Company were noted. The Company employs thousands of workers in the State of Washington and nearby Oregon. This book is a marvelous keepsake as a commemoration of that event. With regard to, though, and with all due respect, to the comment of reviewer BillH, 11/18/15, that erroneously attributes the B-36 to the Boeing Company, it should be noted that the B-36 intercontinental bomber aircraft was developed and built by the Convair/Consolidated Aircraft Company in Ft. Worth, Texas. It entered service in 1948 and was used extensively in testing and training flights operating out of the Carswell Air Force Base, Ft. Worth. During this same time frame the Boeing Company was developing the swept wing B-47, the first jet powered bomber, using the previously highly successful piston powered B-29 as a base platform. And shortly after the B-47, Boeing developed and built the legendary B-52 which is still in use today. Most aviation enthusiasts will really appreciate this book.
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