Douglas DC-8 - (Legends of Flight) by Wolfgang Borgmann (Hardcover)

Name: Douglas DC-8 - (Legends of Flight) by Wolfgang Borgmann (Hardcover)
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Highlights

The Douglas DC-8 first flew in 1958, making it one of the first long-range commercial jetliners.
Author(s): Wolfgang Borgmann
144 Pages
Transportation, Aviation
Series Name: Legends of Flight

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About the Book

Discover Douglas's first long-range, four-engine jetliner. Includes more than 200 images.

Book Synopsis

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.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)

Weight: .1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Transportation

Sub-Genre: Aviation

Series Title: Legends of Flight

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Theme: Commercial

Format: Hardcover

Author: Wolfgang Borgmann

Language: English

Street Date: January 28, 2026

TCIN: 1007713931

UPC: 9780764370786

Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-1005

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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