In tracing Douglas' jetliner history from their first DC-8 to their ultimate mega-merger with Boeing in 1997, this book delivers coverage of America's most successful producer of jetliners. All Douglas jetliners are represented painted in a distinct livery in a variety of settings, in-flight and on the ground, inside and out: DC-8-30-40-50-60-70, DC-9-10-30-40-50, DC-10-20-30-40, MD-11-ER, MD-81-82-83-87-88, MD-90-30-50, and the MD-95. The historic roots of each Douglas design, reasons for evolutionary changes, and highlights of test programs and model careers are all covered. Also contains cockpit photos.
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Guy Norris is the award-winning West Coast editor for Flight International magazine and has authored many aviation books. Twice winner of the Royal Aeronautical Society\u2019s Aerospace Journalist of the Year award, he was formerly Flight\u2019s technical editor and London correspondent for Interavia magazine.Guy Norris lives in Irvine, California.
Mark Wagner, RAeS, is a pilot and specialist aviation photographer. He works as chief photographer for the international photo agency Aviation-Images.com as well as for many aerospace and advertising clients worldwide. He is based in London, United Kingdom, with partner, Stephanie, and son, Henry.
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Given the book's size and colorful presentation, at first glance it appears to be a benign coffee table book. But it provides a clear and detailed explanation of the rise and fall of Douglas Aircraft. Guy Norris' enthusiasm for the saga of aviation is infectious. Worthy as both a technical and social history.
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Good Pictures, but no really early users,
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This book is really GREAT, but there is hardly any mention of the first users of the airplane, especially the DC-8 section. the rest of the book is very good.
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The date was May 30, 1958. The four-engine jetliner stood poised for takeoff at the end of the newly extended, 10,000-foot runaway at Long Beach Municipal Airport. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
maximum takeoff weight, span wing, auxiliary fuel tanks, first aircraft Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Long Beach, American Airlines, Federal Express, United States, Edwards Air Force Base, General Electric, Los Angeles International, Japan Air Lines, International Aero Engines, Pan American, Ship Two New!
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