Boeing 707: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

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.

Beginning in the late 1950s, the Boeing 707 revolutionized passenger aviation like almost no other aircraft, as the elegant four—engine aircraft made it possible to serve intercontinental long—haul routes quickly and economically.

The history of 707 operations is presented in detail, as is t...