Boeing

1959 · 10840 — Seattle: Boeing Airplane Company 1959. First Edition. Stiff illustrated wraps. Near Fine. Oblong 8vo. Pp. 44. B&w photo reproductions color illustrations and diagrams throughout. Stiff color illustrated paper wraps saddle stapled. Minimal rubbing to edges and light scuffs to covers else crisp and bright. Colorfully illustrated with artist concepts of a lunar base space stations and supersonic aircraft. Publication D1-80-0003-1 of July 1959 describes research programs: aerodynamics propulsion structures and materials electronics and equipment. In the wake of the Sputnik crisis and perceived technology gap at the end of 1957 "The Boeing Scientific Research Laboratories were established in January 1958 to maintain adequate scientific knowledge and understanding in areas related to present and future systems. Modern laboratory facilities designed specifically for this organization will be completed in mid-1960."<p>Now housed n a clear archival pouch with acid free backing. Boeing Airplane Company unknown