Jumbo

The Making of the Boeing 747

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Manufacturing
Cover of the book Jumbo by Clive Irving, Upfront
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Clive Irving ISBN: 9781909230156
Publisher: Upfront Publication: June 2, 2014
Imprint: Upfront Language: English
Author: Clive Irving
ISBN: 9781909230156
Publisher: Upfront
Publication: June 2, 2014
Imprint: Upfront
Language: English

The Jumbo made world travel commonplace and yet it very nearly broke the company that made it. This is the inside story of the men who, against all odds, brought the Boeing 747 into being.

Praise for the hardback version of Jumbo Wide-Body: The Making of the 747

‘A gripping true-life salute to American genius… a book no real jet-setter dare be without. The quality of the research shines through like gold. It’s an impressive and inspiring story.’ Len Deighton

‘A remarkable story…well told and well timed.’ The Economist

‘A gripping tale…personalities, incidents, dramas abound.’ The Spectator

‘It is good that the story has at last been told.’ The New Scientist

‘Impressive mastery.’ Irish Press

‘A story to thrill any jet-setter.’ Daily Express

‘A subtle and Byzantine history.’ London Review of Books

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Jumbo made world travel commonplace and yet it very nearly broke the company that made it. This is the inside story of the men who, against all odds, brought the Boeing 747 into being.

Praise for the hardback version of Jumbo Wide-Body: The Making of the 747

‘A gripping true-life salute to American genius… a book no real jet-setter dare be without. The quality of the research shines through like gold. It’s an impressive and inspiring story.’ Len Deighton

‘A remarkable story…well told and well timed.’ The Economist

‘A gripping tale…personalities, incidents, dramas abound.’ The Spectator

‘It is good that the story has at last been told.’ The New Scientist

‘Impressive mastery.’ Irish Press

‘A story to thrill any jet-setter.’ Daily Express

‘A subtle and Byzantine history.’ London Review of Books

More books from Upfront

Cover of the book How to Stand Against a Spiritual Attack by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Conservative Mind by Clive Irving
Cover of the book From Dying to Flying by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Tale of Genji by Clive Irving
Cover of the book God's Word on Israel by Clive Irving
Cover of the book Rashomon and Other Stories by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Ego and the Id by Clive Irving
Cover of the book Report From Iron Mountain by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Great Heresies by Clive Irving
Cover of the book To Catch a Falling Star by Clive Irving
Cover of the book Scapegoats of the Empire by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Theory of Money and Credit by Clive Irving
Cover of the book Best Foot Forward by Clive Irving
Cover of the book The Journey to the East by Clive Irving
Cover of the book MK121 by Clive Irving
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy