Boeing Metamorphosis
Launching the 737 and 747, 1965-1969
Published on 28. May 2021
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-7643-6162-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> "Together John Fredrickson and John Andrews have put together a fascinating account of Boeing's history with special focus on the dramatic changes necessary to produce the 747." -- New York Journal of BooksMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Atglen
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
130 color and b/w images
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-6162-3 (9780764361623)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
John Fredrickson's work history includes 36 years at Boeing in various departments, service with the US Air Force, and 23 years as adjunct faculty at the local community college. In his fifth published aviation history book, he teams with John Andrew, a retired Boeing executive and Harvard MBA, as they explore the creation of new airplanes and factories at Boeing during a period of metamorphosis between 1965 and 1969.