We have searched our huge archives for unique – never seen before – images of Pan America World Airways Douglas DC-8s and we have some gems.
Pan American launched the jet age with its famous order for 25 DC-8s and 20 707s in October 1955. That order set in motion a mad scramble to buy jets to compete with Pan American.
United was first to follow with an order for 30 DC-8s, then American with its order for 707s after Boeing reluctantly agreed to widen its cabin to match the DC-8s.
Below we feature Pan American DC-8 images that have never been seen before. Sadly the airline would sell all its DC-8s to United Airlines and would never buy another product new from Douglas or McDonnell Douglas.
If you would like high resolution copies email: geoff@geoffreythomas.com.au
Donald Douglas Jr with unknown lady at the rollout of the Pan Am DC-8.
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