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Puzzle #26 was Douglas DC-8.
The Douglas DC-8 is an early long-range narrow-body jetliner designed and produced by the American Douglas Aircraft Company. Work began in 1952 toward the United States Air Force's (USAF) requirement for a jet-powered aerial refueling tanker. After losing the USAF's tanker competition to the rival Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker in May 1954, Douglas announced in June 1955 its derived jetliner project marketed to civil operators.
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What the record says
Puzzle 26 ran on 6 Aug 2026 and the answer was Douglas DC-8, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Douglas; Origin - United States; Role - airliner. The numbers: First flight - 1950; Number built - 556.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Douglas
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1950
- Role
- airliner
- Number built
- 556