Early long-range jet airliners transformed global travel. Explore how the 707, DC-8, VC10, and Il-62 reshaped ...
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The DC-8: The 1st Douglas Jetpowered Passenger Plane
Post-1945, Douglas Aircraft Corporation acknowledged an opportunity to meet the high demand for airline aircraft by recognizing the future of commercial flying in jet-powered aircraft following the De ...
On this day in aviation history-67 years ago, on May 30, 1958-the Douglas DC-8 made its maiden flight. At the controls was Douglas Aircraft Company test pilot Arnold G. Heimerdinger, accompanied by co ...
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