ES5801 Douglas DC-9/MD-80 at the Gate. - The most successful of all the twin-jet transports, the DC-9 brought jet travel to the general public. - The DC-9 and its descendants have transported countless people to big cities and tiny towns,    serving communities that had never before known jet travel. - Military versions have served in the aeromedical evacuation, logistics and VIP transport roles. - Traces the development and many users of this important aircraft in 200 color and b/w photos,    line drawings and color profiles; 80 pages.