Douglas DC-8
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The Douglas DC-8, originally developed as the Douglas Model 1881 in the 1950s, entered service a year after the Boeing 707. Douglas saw this delay as an advantage, ensuring high safety and performance standards without compromising flight quality. Unlike Boeing, it was not influenced by military requirements.
The DC-8 proved reliable worldwide, operating with airlines such as KLM, Philippine Airlines, and VIASA. Its durable airframe has allowed some of the 556 aircraft built to remain in service more than 60 years after its introduction.
Featuring over 190 images, many previously unpublished, this book explores the history of the DC-8 and the people behind its lasting success.
Product details
Details: | 96 pages, 20 x 14 x 1 cm / 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.39 in, paperback |
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Illustrations: | 100+ photos |
Publisher: | Key Publishing Ltd (GB, 2024) |
Series: | Historic Commercial Aircraft (7) |
ISBN: | 9781802824322 |