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ALSO AVAILABLE 2022 NEW RELEASES 10 Boeing 707 A Legends of Flight Illustrated History Wolfgang Borgmann The 707 was Boeing’s first jetliner and remained in production for more than 20 years Flown by many of the world’s airlines, such as American, TWA, Pan Am, Northwest, Continental, Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa On November 22, 1963, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as US president on board the Air Force One 707 Beginning in the late 1950s, the Boeing 707 revolutionized passenger aviation like almost no other aircraft. The elegant four-engine aircraft made it possible to serve long intercontinental routes quickly and economically. This volume in the Legends of Flight series examines the history of this classic jet aircraft, whose memorable design has survived to this day, its basic features still recognizable in the Boeing 737. The history of 707 operations is presented in detail, as is the use of the type by various world military forces and governments—including as the US presidential Air Force One in the 1960s through the 1980s. Adoption by many of the world’s most famous airlines, including American, TWA, Pan Am, Northwest, Continental, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, and Air India, is also covered. Technical specifications for the 707, the Dash 80 prototype, the Boeing 720 (derived from the 707), the aerial refueler KC-135, and E-3 Sentry, as well as contemporaneous photographs, bring to life the fascinating history of Boeing’s first commercial jetliner. Wolfgang Borgmann ’s enthusiasm for aviation was passed on to him by his parents, who were active in the aviation field. In his early years he began building up an aviation historical collection that provides numerous rare photos and documents, as well as exciting background information, for his books. Since April 2000, Borgmann has been active as an author and freelance aviation journalist. Author Location: Germany ISBN: 978-0-7643-6345-0 Size: 9" x 9" (228 x 228 mm) Pages: 144 Price: $29.99 Illustrations: 152 color and b/w photos Binding: hardcover BISAC: TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / Commercial AVAILABLE APRIL SEE PAGE 50 FOR RELATED TITLES BOEING 737 978-0-7643-5325-3 288 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) | HC | $59.99 BOEING 727 978-0-7643-6051-0 288 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" x 1 1/4" (216 x 279 mm) | HC | $69.99