Just to let you know, the DC-9 is, was a Regional Jet

[flyn96]

Neat video of the good old days!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncvTMFL5kxc

 

[Wiggums]

Ok, the guys loading the bags are wearing ties. Things have changed some.

 

[GOULET!]

Every DC-9 pilot at Northwest should watch that video. Ahh the good ole days.

 

[flyn96]

Every DC-9 pilot at Northwest should watch that video. Ahh the good ole days.

That was my hope, especially the ex military guys. A good chuckle none the less!

 

[Capt. Caucasian]

Thank gawd that there is no more smoking on planes.

 

[MGT3]

Love the groovy music!

 

[~~~^~~~]

Every DC-9 pilot at Northwest should watch that video. Ahh the good ole days.

What do you mean? Those "Regional" pilots became NWA pilots through ALPA's merger and fragmentation policy. Back then there was no pesky "portfolio," our union would not stand for it.

 

[jetflier]

The DC9 is a man's airplane, not for fairies.....can you cut it ?

 

[contrail67]

That thing was smoking on takeoff as much then, as it does today...I thought they were just getting old!

 

[jetflier]

That thing was smoking on takeoff as much then, as it does today...I thought they were just getting old!

It's like an airshow, everywhere you go,..."smoke on" !