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747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation

Joe Sutter’s memoir about building the Boeing 747.

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First seen:2026-06-28

Last seen:2026-06-28

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Source:archive.org

What it is

Joe Sutter’s memoir about building the Boeing 747.

Why developers recommend it

The thread’s top book recommendation for deeper 747 history.

Hacker News evidence

2026-06-28

A commenter explicitly told readers to read Sutter’s book for the development stories behind the 747.

The Boeing 747 begins its final descent