In 1964 the Boeing company undertook initial design studies for a short-haul jetliner. In so doing it laid the foundations for a family of aircraft that has become the most commercially successful in the history of civil air transportation. This colorful volume delivers 737 evolution, design and production history, technical specs, in-service details, airline operators, accident and incident coverage. Sftbd., 8 1-2"x 11 3-4", 128 pgs., 25 b&w ill., 125 color ill.