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Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The DC-8 With 4 Engines?

In summary: McDonnell Douglas (née Douglas) built the DC-8 with four engines because the 1950s demanded it: for power, safety ...
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This Is The Last Douglas DC-8 Left Flying In America And It Has A Critical Job To Do

About 67 years ago, aviation was changed forever in America when Boeing launched its iconic 707. Boeing wasn’t alone, and soon after, America’s first-generation jet airliners also included the ...