A definitive review of McDonnell Douglas's local service jetliner, this book describes the DC-9's progression from the early Series 10 to the Series 50 that paved the way to the MD-80 series. This fascinating story includes development, production, sales, political battles, and a review of the airplane's operation in worldwide service. Waddington supplements his vast knowledge of DC-9 history with meticulous research.
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Thorough, interesting review of DC9,
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This review is from: McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (Great Airliners Series, Vol. 4) (Hardcover)
Well written, complete history of DC9, including those variants that never made it off the drawing board. Would like to see more about the aerodynamic design decisions made in the design process, but that may not appeal to all readers. Overall, very interesting to anyone who flies, maintains, operates, or just likes the -9.
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Excellent reference book for airliner lovers.,
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This review is from: McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (Great Airliners Series, Vol. 4) (Hardcover)
I have reviewed many books regarding the DC-9 but I have never seen a book about this aircraft that covers both the design phase and the major operators of the aircraft. Any airline that has ever operated the DC-9 is referenced in this book and includes all color schemes of the airlines. For anyone who is interested in collecting books about airliners this is a must have.
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An excellent history of the DC-9 program,
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This review is from: McDonnell Douglas DC-9 (Great Airliners Series, Vol. 4) (Hardcover)
Retired MDC employee Terry Waddington has produced the definitive history on the DC-9 series 10-50. After a discussion of early concepts that were never built, he moves into the begininng of the DC-9 program, covering development, construction and flight testing. The book is well illustrated with photographs from MDC and other photographers and most of the DC-9 operators are represented. One problem, for which author and publisher cannot be blamed, is that some of the early Douglas photos seem to have been taken on cheap film (or been processed with cheap chemicals/paper) and have color-shifted. Most photos, however, are excellent due, no doubt, to the widespread use of Kodachrome among aviation photographers. All "standard" DC-9 models are discussed but space limitations prevent coverage of the DC-9-80, later MD-80 (aka "Mad Dog"). This ultimate DC-9 stretch is briefly mentioned in chapter XV, however. All in all, this book is the definitive history of the DC-9 family and will no doubt be sought after by collectors long after it is out of print.
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Commencing in the 1930s, Douglas Aircraft Company became one of the most influential developers of modern day air transport, starting with the famous DC-1 through DC-3 series. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ventral stairs, interim lease, flight test program, seat pitch, landing weight, first aircraft, type certificate, maiden flight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Author's Collection, Long Beach, Eddy Gual, Air Canada, Ship One, Donald Douglas, North Central, New York, Air West, United States, West Coast, Airborne Express, Hughes Airwest, Los Angeles, North American, Bob Smith, East African, Midwest Express, Aeronaves de Mexico, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Bonanza Air Lines, Eastern Air Lines, Jon Proctor, Paul Brissette New!
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Commencing in the 1930s, Douglas Aircraft Company became one of the most influential developers of modern day air transport, starting with the famous DC-1 through DC-3 series. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ventral stairs, interim lease, flight test program, seat pitch, landing weight, first aircraft, type certificate, maiden flight Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Author's Collection, Long Beach, Eddy Gual, Air Canada, Ship One, Donald Douglas, North Central, New York, Air West, United States, West Coast, Airborne Express, Hughes Airwest, Los Angeles, North American, Bob Smith, East African, Midwest Express, Aeronaves de Mexico, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Bonanza Air Lines, Eastern Air Lines, Jon Proctor, Paul Brissette New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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