747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation Paperback – 1 May 2007

Ever fly in a Boeing 747? Ever wonder how a Boeing 747 actually flies? Then if you are remotely interested in the most successful jumbo jet of all time, read this book. Joe Sutter was the man responsible for it's long and troubled birth, but once it took off it became a smash and now over 40 years later it's still the Queen of the skies. A great read about a great plane.

My husband was keen on this book. It arrived in great condition and we are happy with our purchase. Thanks

The people who put ideas into reality mostly never get a mention and this is a good book that helps shine a bit of light on the process behind creating and building the 747. Joe mentions a few problems that needed solving and I guess I would've liked a bit more on the technicalities but nevertheless a good read and I recommend it.

Entertaining read and a great insight into Joe Sutter himself and the aviation industry in the 60s.

Interesting book although with something of an "America's best" slant

More than 15 years ago, I had read another paperback on Boeing 747, which was an excellent story.Many years have passed by and I felt nostalgic and decided to give this book a try. What this bookprovides are details about some of the design decision behind 747.As a story, it probably could have been told better. Having said that, I must clearify that thisis a very good book on how Boeing 747 was conceived and built. If you are interested in certainengine and wings fundamentals and how design decisions are arrived at, this is the book to read.

One of my favourite books. Wouldn't say it's the best for someone who's not interested in aviation but one of my best reads in ages. From him growing up through WW2 to him building the first ever jumbo jet

If you're an aviation buff, this is for you. Enjoyed every page.