Douglas DC-8 Ship One prototype N8008D
Ship One, registration N8008D, was the first Douglas DC-8 and the prototype used to open the type's flight-test programme. It took off from Long Beach on 30 May 1958 under test pilot A. G. Heimerdinger; the airframe later supported development and certification work before leaving Douglas service.
Identity
- Aliases
- N8008DShip OneDC-8-11 prototypefirst DC-8
- Name
- Douglas DC-8 Ship One prototype N8008D
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Ship One, registration N8008D, was the first Douglas DC-8 and the prototype used to open the type's flight-test programme. It took off from Long Beach on 30 May 1958 under test pilot A. G. Heimerdinger; the airframe later supported development and certification work before leaving Douglas service.
- First Flight Date
- 1958-05-30
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 18:54:23 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 18:54:23 UTC
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- Vehicle Code
- N8008D