Free shipping within Australia, international delivery available
This book chronicles the history of three pioneering jetliners: the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, and Vickers VC10. It explores how the Boeing 707, born from a military prototype, became a dominant force in commercial aviation, shrinking the world and connecting people like never before.
The narrative examines the Douglas DC-8, a later contender that, while commercially successful, always seemed to play "catch up" to the 707. Lastly, the book looks at the Vickers VC10, a British technical triumph hampered by circumstance and a lack of commercial success, yet beloved by its crews and passengers. Discover the design, development, and operational histories of these iconic aircraft that shaped the modern aviation landscape.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear) Softcover ISBN 1875671366
