The Boeing 747 Story (Story of)

The Boeing 747, more commonly known as the Jumbo Jet, is probably the most recognized of all modern airliners, and for many years it was the largest passenger airliner in service. In this study Peter March describes the Jumbo Jet’s development and its service history with the world’s airlines. He includes a wide range of interesting facts and figures about an aircraft that has become one of the most recognizable icons of modern air travel.