The Douglas DC-8, which began life in the 1950s as the Douglas Model 1881, became available to airliners about a year after the first Boeing 707s. However, from the outset, Douglas regarded this time lag as an advantage. In particular, it determined that safety and performance standards should be maintained without loss of flying qualities and, ......
Civil Aircraft Markings continues to be the enthusiasts Bible for its detailed and comprehensive listing of every single British registered aircraft, microlight, balloon and glider. The book also includes overseas airliners that can been seen in British airspace. The total number of aircraft on the register is in excess of 20,000 so ......