The DC-9:July 1921: The Douglas Aircraft Company was founded by Donald Wills Douglas, Sr. in Santa Monica, California. He served as President from 1921 to 1957, Chairman of the Board from 1957 to 1967 and Honorary Chairman of the Board from 1967 to 1981.July 1939: The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation was founded by James Smith McDonnell and operated next to Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri. He served as President of McDonnell...
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