Lockheed 188 Electra

Plagued early on with design flaws, Lockheed's definitive turboprop airliner rolled out of the factory in 1957 and was in service around the world a month later. This definitive review of the 188 Electra includes an overview of the airplane's development and construction, along with an in-depth description of both initial and subsequent airline operations. A detailed safety review includes individual accident coverage. More than 200 color photos axe accompanied by a complete production list featuring serial numbers, initial customer delivery information and delivery dates.