Douglas DC-8: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764370786)

The Douglas DC-8 first flew in 1958, making it one of the first long-range commercial jetliners. More than 500 were built between 1958 and 1972, and there are still several examples running scheduled cargo service today.

This is the most detailed historical and photographic guide to the type in print. It explains the variations among submodels of DC-8, each with their own developmental, production, and operational history. Passenger amenities are shown in detail, providing readers with an understanding of what traveling in the DC-8 was like.

Author: Wolfgang Borgmann
ISBN-10: 0764370782
ISBN-13: 9780764370786
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/28/2026
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.10lbs