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.
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.
Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965-1969
240Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965-1969
240Hardcover
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780764361623 |
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Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
Publication date: | 05/28/2021 |
Pages: | 240 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d) |