Douglas DC-8, N8008D, "Ship One," lifts off the runway on its maiden flight from
Long Beach Airport, Calif., May 30, 1958, launching Douglas into the commercial jet
transport business. (Photo from the author’s collection)
Douglas DC-8, N8008D, "Ship One," lifts off the runway on its maiden flight from
Long Beach Airport, Calif., May 30, 1958, launching Douglas into the commercial jet
transport business. (Photo from the author’s collection)