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The story of a pioneering airline and a historically significant
aircraft; the combination changed the world of air commerce
forever. This unique book tells the story of the Douglas DC-8
jetliner in the service of air cargo giant Flying Tiger Line, with
a detailed individual airframe history of every one of the
forty-seven DC-8s that flew for the airline; pilot s recollections
of their time on type; a wealth of photographic, technical and
promotional material; and a pair of epic historical essays. The
first covers the history of the airline, of American Volunteer
Group pilots in China in World War 2, evolving into a fly-by-night
cargo outfit in the propliner era, growing in size and
sophistication until the Flying Tiger Line was a global brand in
air cargo in the golden days of the jet age. The other essay covers
the DC-8 from the beginning of the Douglas story in the time of the
Wright Bros right up to the last active DC-8 of today including an
in-depth look at NASA s DC-8-72 flying laboratory.Aviation
journalist Charles Kennedy (Airliner World, Aviation News, Airways)
and historian Guy Van Herbruggen (who led the project to rescue and
restore the original Flying Tigers DC-8 simulator) have created an
essential addition to every aviation enthusiasts bookshelf. .
This is the story of 32 years of Boeing 747 jumbo jet service with
French leisure carrier Corsair, bringing together the individual
history of their 24 747s, and two in-depth historical essays: the
story of the Boeing 747, and the complete story of Corsair through
four eventful decades. Also included is a detailed technical
description of the 747, and a special history of the only French
747SP. The heart of the book is the employee memories, from
warzones to Caribbean paradise. 288 pages and over 500 photos and
illustrations. Also published in French language.
Flying Tiger Memories tells the story of one of the world's most
legendary airlines, through the eyewitness stories and memories of
its employees, pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and friends.
From a group of American pilots fighting in China during World War
2, the Flying Tiger Line is born, the airline who can do anything,
through the golden piston prop days of Commandos and Connies to the
Jet Age with the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, Boeing 747 Jumbo, all
the way up to the 1989 billion-dollar merger that made FedEx a
global brand. Daring tales of bravery, incredible stories of
survival, and a lot of laughs along the way; Flying Tiger Memories
is a collaboration between aviation historian Guy Van Herbruggen
and author Charles Kennedy. It is an essential companion to the
DC-8 & The Flying Tiger Line and Tiger 747 books. A lavish gift
for fans of aviation, airlines, history, war stories, adventures,
and travel.
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Tiger 747 (Hardcover)
Guy Van Herbruggen, Charles Kennedy
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R1,268
R1,129
Discovery Miles 11 290
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Tiger 747 tells the story of the Boeing 747 in service with the
Flying Tiger Line, Seaboard World and Federal Express, with an
individual history of the thirty-four jumbos operated. An in-depth
historical essay covers the history of the airline, starting with
the American Volunteer Group pilots in China in World War 2 that
evolved into a fly-by-night cargo outfit in the propliner era,
growing in size and sophistication until the Flying Tiger Line was
a global brand in air cargo in the golden days of the jet age; with
an in-depth look at Seaboard World and Fedex who make up a vital
part of the story. A second epic chapter covers the 747 from the
early days of the Boeing Airplane Co in the early days of powered
flight right up to the latest models, with an emphasis on the 747
Classic. This unique book also includes technical information and
descriptions, and pilot and crew memories. An essential addition to
every aviation enthusiast's bookshelf.
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