MAPLE LEAF DC-8S: CONNECTING CANADA

The Douglas DC-8 introduced jet services to Trans-Canada Air Lines and opened up new routes across the country and the world. The rebranding of the airline as Air Canada refl ected this expansion, writes Barry Lloyd. Main photo: Joining Air Canada in February 1970, CF-TIS only carried passengers for a small part of its long career. Converted to CFM56 power in 1982, the aircraft flew as a -73F freighter with various operators until 2012. AirTeamImages.com/Wolfgang Mendorf Despite being one of