This six-film set chronicles the progression of the DC-8 commercial airliner, Douglas' answer to the popular Boeing 707, from its late 1950s introduction to the cease of manufacturing in the 1970s in favor of the wide-body design of the DC-10. Vintage newsreels, expert historical insight, and first-person interviews tell the story of this classic jet, which remains in limited cargo usage today. 1 hr. 37 min.
Films:
-Building the DC-8
-Assignment DC-8
-DC-8 Airline Pilot
-Plane Talk
-Jet Wings for Tomorrow
-DC-8 Newsreels
Films:
-Building the DC-8
-Assignment DC-8
-DC-8 Airline Pilot
-Plane Talk
-Jet Wings for Tomorrow
-DC-8 Newsreels
