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(More customer reviews)Nearly two decades after the Boeing 767 was introduced and first took to the air, this workhorse still plies the skies and, by all indications, will continue to do so for a long time yet. The design is an extraordinarly efficient and versatile one: it is economical on both short hops and major transcontinental voyages.
Philip Birtles's book contains a wealth of detail about the development of the 767, touching on two of its Boeing stablemates, the 757 and 777. Technical specifications also abound, along with a photographic walk around a Boeing 767-300ER at Gatwick. Photo captions are detailed and informative. My only complaint is the lack of interior photographs: two cockpit pictures (not bad), an old Business Class view, and a sketch of the newer 777-style interior.
Between the time the book was published and the writing of this review, a great deal has happened, particularly in regard to the production of the latest variant, the 767-400. I hope that Mr. Birtles updates this text soon. With that, like the airplane namesake, this book will stand the test of time.
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Launched in 1978, Boeing's 767 widebody was developed in tandem with its narrow-body cousin, the 757. This all-color photohistory examines the development and subsequent career of the jetliner that has since earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and economical aircraft for trans-Atlantic routes between the U.S. and Europe. All variants are depicted and described, from the 200 through the 400 series, and the aircraft are shown in scenic locations--both in-flight and on the tarmac--and dressed out in the liveries of airlines from around the globe. With approximately 1,500 of these popular jetliners still in service around the world, this colorful history is sure to pique the interest of aviation enthusiasts everywhere.
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