Overview

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.


ISBN-13

9780764361623

ISBN-10

0764361627

Weight

2.20 Pounds

Dimensions

6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 In

List Price

$29.99

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

240 pages

Publisher

Schiffer Military History

Published On

2021-05-28



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