SynopsisThis series provides the enthusiast with a first-ever look at the structure, design, systems, and operation of these high tech wonders of the air. Contains engineering drawings, tech manual excerpts, exploded views, overhaul handbooks, cockpit photos, pilot manual excerpts, factory assembly photos, and more., One of the illustrated series that takes a technical look at airliners. This volume includes engineering drawings, production line photographs, performance figures, powerplant details and close-ups of aircraft structures. It also contains a survey of preceeding Douglas aircraft.