DC-8 and the Flying Tiger Line
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (962 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0993260403 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 156 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
mike murphy said Three Stars. not enough stories.. Felix Gottwald said Not only for DC-8 or Flying Tiger Line fans. This is an amazing book and a must have for every fan of the Douglas DC-8! It contains a well-written history of the Flying Tiger Line cargo airline from the US and features an extensive list of all DC-8 aircraft operated by the airline. There are tons of photos and aircraft involved in accidents have a short describtion on the accident events. Also included is a description of the cockpit with all the panels and many details. The hardcover is the perfect addition to any avg. Ron Pilot USAF said Very good history of Flying Tiger Line which was bought by. Very good history of Flying Tiger Line which was bought by FedEx and continues as the overseas portion of FedEx. Excellent history of the DC-8 with all of its derivatives. I'm a retired USAF pilot so this book was a great read for me.
The other essay covers the DC-8 from the beginning of the Douglas story in the time of the Wright Bros right up to the last active DC-8 of today including an in-depth look at NASA s DC-8-72 flying laboratory.Aviation journalist Charles Kennedy (Airliner World, Aviation News, Airways) and historian Guy Van Herbruggen (who led the project to rescue and restore the original Flying Tigers DC-8 simulator) have created an essential addition to every aviation enthusiasts bookshelf. The story of a pioneering airline and a historically significant aircraft; the combination changed the wor