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Book Synopsis: For the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747’s first commercial flight, a picture book about the development of the iconic passenger plane and how it changed the history of air travel. In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in Everett, Washington. The giant plane was called the Boeing 747, but reporters named it “the Jumbo jet.” There was only one problem. It couldn’t fly. Yet.
Jumbo details the story of the world’s first wide body passenger jet, which could hold more people than any other plane at the time and played a pivotal role in allowing middle class families to afford overseas travel. Author and illustrator Chris Gall, himself a licensed pilot, shows how an innovative design, hard work by countless people, and ground-breaking engineering put the Jumbo jet in the air. On January 22, 1970, the Boeing 747 made its first transatlantic flight, taking passengers from New York to Paris in seven hours.
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Introducing Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 - the ultimate book celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's most iconic passenger plane. Step into the captivating journey of the Boeing 747's development and witness how it revolutionized air travel as we know it. From its humble beginnings in Everett, Washington, to becoming the largest passenger jet ever seen, this book offers a mesmerizing fusion of history and aviation.
Dive into a tale of innovation and determination as you explore the challenges the Boeing 747 faced before taking to the skies. With the ability to transport more passengers than any other aircraft at the time, the Jumbo jet played a vital role in making overseas travel affordable for middle-class families. Author and licensed pilot, Chris Gall, takes you on a thrilling flight through the story of this ground-breaking engineering marvel.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative of the Boeing 747's inaugural transatlantic flight, which flew from New York to Paris in a record-breaking seven hours. Discover the adrenaline rush experienced by the passengers and embrace the excitement of a new era in air travel. Jumbo is not just a book – it's an exhilarating experience that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most significant achievements in aviation history.
Don't miss out on this must-have book for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Whether you're a lover of planes or simply fascinated by human ingenuity, Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 will captivate your senses and leave you in awe of the remarkable journey that brought this magnificent aircraft to life.
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