J.J. Smith, the Keeper of the Records for "The Book of Records" has witnessed many extraordinary things in the course of his job, but he has never witnessed true love, until he meets a man who is attempting to eat an entire Boeing 747 to prove his love for a woman.
Presents illustrations, historical notes, facts, and specifications for jet fighters, ranging from the earliest designs of the mid twentieth century to some of the most modern fighters in use today.
Presents a children's guide to the history of jet aircraft including the history of flight, the purpose of the wings, flaps, ailerons, and rudders, as well as information on the Concorde and super jumbo jets.
Contains patterns for cutting out and constructing sixteen airplane gliders modeled after actual jets from around the world, and includes information on the history of jet propulsion.
creating the world's first jumbo jet and other adventures from a life in aviation
Sutter, Joseph F
2006
Traces the history of the Boeing 747 aircraft from its creation in 1921 to its current uses, describing the building and design teams' efforts to get the craft in the air, the many challenges they faced along the way, and the craft's impact on the aeronautical industry.