What makes the 747 instantly recognizable is its upper deck “hump.” Originally this was never intended to accommodate passengers. In 1968 it was believed that eventually the Jumbo would be superseded by supersonic jets. Then 747s would be converted to cargo carriers. The cockpit – and the space behind it – were put above the main deck so that in the cargo version the cargo could be loaded directly through the nose, via a swing-away door. When the boss of Pan Am, the first customer for the 747, saw the space behind the cockpit for the first time he was told it was a crew rest area. No, he said, passengers can go there – and through four successive cycles of development that upper deck has got longer and longer.
Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 by Clive Irving will be published 2nd June 2014
The inside story of the men who, against all odds, brought the 747 into being
Available in the following formats:
Paperback £14.99
ISBN 9781909230149
Through Amazon as a paperback
Amazon Kindle ebook £8.99
9781909230163
Through Amazon / Kindle
Apple ebook £8.99
ISBN 9781909230156
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Would love to get this book. Wonder if it will be sold in Canada?
Currently your best bet is to obtain from The Book Depository who ship free of charge overseas – hope this helps