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A definitive look at the plane that revolutionized air travel and its place in aviation history from the author of Comet! The Worldâs First Jet Airliner.  The Boeing 707 familyâthat includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720âwas the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber. It was the aircraft that many regard as the design that really ushered in the Jet-Age.  This book from the established aviation historian Graham Simons examines the entire course of the Boeing 707âs history, charting an impressive design evolution and illustrating the many ways in which the 707âs legacy continues to be felt to this day. In laying the foundation for Boeingâs preeminence on the worldâs jetliner market during the 1980s and 90s, the 707 paved the way for future innovations in both civilian and military fields and Graham Simons has put together an image-packed history that records the historic and landmark milestones of this iconic aircraft type.  âThe book is well worth the price and will provide many hours of intriguing reading and research support. It is a good addition to oneâs aviation bookshelf.ââAir Power History  âAn impressive volume that is well-written, and easy to read. Its research is of a high standard. It will, of course, appeal to Boeing 707/C-135 âenthusiastsâ and as such could well become a âStandard Reference Workâ on its subject.ââNZ Crown Mines |
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