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Birth of a Jet

Accession number: 
1961.0029
Production Years: 
1961

Languages:

  • English
Film Properties: 
  • 16mm
  • Colour
  • Sound
Length (feet): 
500 (16mm)
Length (minutes): 
14

Subjects:

Holding Institutions: 

Library and Archives Canada: 16mm.
"Documentary on development of DC-8."

"Film about the design, development, and manufacturing of the Douglas Commercial DC8 airliner, and Trans Canada Airlines decision to purchase it. Shots include: Douglas factory at Long Beach, California; production line; parts being assembled; wind tunnel testing; official roll-out on April 19, 1958; testing on the runway and first flight - May 30, 1958; other military aircraft and former commercial aircraft made by Douglas; interior shots of the DC8; stewardesses serving drinks and meals; and exterior shots of the Trans Canada Airlines DC8 in flight."