A.G. Heimerdinger (center), flight operations manager for the Douglas Santa Monica Division; assisted by William M. Magruder, (left), copilot and Paul H. Patten, systems operator; was at the controls for first flight of the DC-8. All three are veteran test pilots.
DC-8 MAIDEN FLIGHT
Cover signed by A.G.Heimerdinger to celebrate the maiden fligt of Douglas DC-8 N8008D
