Summary
Iconic. World Class. Legendary. Discover the soaring highs and enthralling history of the 747 - otherwise known as the Jumbo Jet.
Nothing like Boeing’s 747 had ever been seen before. The biggest, heaviest, most powerful and ambitious airliner ever to take to the air would go on to become an icon, described by Bill Gates as “the world’s first world wide web.”
Since that landmark first flight in 1968, the 747 has served Presidents as Air Force One, explored the origins of the un…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241673287 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241673283 |
| Author: | Scott Bateman |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 604g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 164mm x 35mm |
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About The Author
Scott Bateman
Scott Bateman has been a professional aviator all his adult life. He began working as an air loadmaster on C-130 Hercules in the RAF in 1990, then was selected to train as a pilot in 1997, serving in the RAF for 18 years. Following his military career he worked as a pilot and fleet manager for a large airline. He now blends his aviation career with a successful career as a television producer through his company, 9-Line Media. Born and raised in a small village in Scotland, Scott now lives in the West Country with his wife and three adult children.
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