Talk about old-school cool. The DC-9 in this clip isn’t just any plane, it’s a classic. First rolled out in 1965 by McDonnell Douglas, this twin-engine jet was built tough and flew for decades across the globe. With a top speed of 574 mph and a range of 1,550 miles, it was the go-to for short and mid-range hops. Delta held onto theirs longer than most, finally retiring the last DC-9 in January 2014. But this video? It shows why pilots loved it. A sudden runway change in Alaska could’ve been chao

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