On September 18, 1959 the Douglas DC-8 entered service with both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. To mark the 64th anniversary of this historic event on Monday, this week's quiz tests your knowledge of the Californian quadjet.
Question 1 of 10
What date was the maiden flight of the prototype Douglas DC-8?
Question 2 of 10
In total, how many DC-8 airframes were built?
Question 3 of 10
How many variants of the DC-8 did Delta Air Lines operate in total?
Question 4 of 10
In what year did Delta retire its last DC-8?
Question 5 of 10
What was Delta's inaugural route for the DC-8?
Question 6 of 10
What happened to Delta Air Lines then President C.E. Woolman at the official ceremony for the type's introduction?
Question 7 of 10
What was United Airlines inaugural DC-8 route?
Question 8 of 10
How many variants of the DC-8 did United Airlines operate in total?
Question 9 of 10
When did United retire its last DC-8 from service?
Question 10 of 10
Which new livery did Delta introduce to coincide with the arrival of the DC-8?
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A good try! But maybe brush up on your Douglas DC-8 facts for next time.
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Your knowledge appears slightly more Convair 880 than Douglas DC-8!
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So close to being the fountain of DC-8 knowledge!
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Congratulations! You're officially a DC-8 super fan!
