The Inside Story: The Rise and Fall of Douglas Aircraft

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Before the Jet Age, the Douglas DC-3,4,6,and 7 were the world's leading air transports. In the Jet Age, the DC-8 lost out to the Boeing 707; Douglas was forced to merge with McDonnell; later sold to Boeing and the name "Douglas "disappeared from the industry where it had once been the leader.

What caused the fall of Douglas? Not, as most believe, because Douglas was later than Boeing in entering the jet transport competition. Before the first flight of the DC-8, Douglas had 133 orders, Boeing 150, but more of the major airlines had ordered the DC-8.

The author, Harold Adams, started with Douglas in 1930 and retired in 1971 as Chief Designer. He was a friend and sailing companion of Donald Douglas and as the last of the early insiders in this book he tells the true story of the rise and fall of Douglas Aircraft.

The book is a "must read" for those in the aircraft industry and for air travelers, and for businessmen who wish to avoid the management mistakes that caused the fall of Douglas Aircraft. Jim Phillips,

Boeing V.P. says "Fantastic!"

The Inside Story: The Rise and Fall of Douglas Aircraft

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The Inside Story: The Rise & Fall of Douglas Aircraft

The Inside Story: The Rise & Fall of Douglas Aircraft

The Inside Story: The Rise and Fall of Douglas Aircraft

The Inside Story: The Rise & Fall of Douglas Aircraft

The Inside Story: The Rise & Fall of Douglas Aircraft

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The Inside Story: The Rise and Fall of Douglas Aircraft