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      Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965–1969

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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.
      A unique insider look at the profound changes Boeing experienced in the 1960s as the pro...

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      Product ID:9780764361623
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Title:Boeing Metamorphosis
      Subtitle:Launching the 737 and 747, 1965–1969
      Authors:Author: John Andrew, John Fredrickson
      Page Count:240
      Subjects:Aircraft and aviation, Aircraft: general interest
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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.
      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.


      Imprint Name:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
      Publisher Name:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-05-28

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      Weight938 g
      Dimensions161 × 237 × 31 mm