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Failure/Merge Details?

This article has almost no information about the causes of MD's failure/merger into Boeing. Skrelk (talk) 21:31, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

SkyLab Air Lock

McDonnell Douglas did not build Sky Lab. They built the air lock that joined the Apolla capsule and the actual space station. I feel the list of products should be changed to reflect this fact. For documentation of this, I present my Father who helped to build the Air Lock and who's signature is on the Mock Up currently on display in the Smithstonian. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Devildave (talk • contribs) 19:08, 31 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Who would you list as the manufacturer then? McDonnell Douglas was the main contractor and did the conversion work on the stages. -Fnlayson (talk) 19:42, 31 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Background vs. History

It seems like these two sections are the same kind of information in this article. Why not just merge them and use one heading instead of two? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.193.126.80 (talk) 02:36, 30 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Background covers McDonnell Douglas' pre-history before it was formed in 1967. Whichever way the sections are done, this part still needs to be labeled background or something very similar. -Fnlayson (talk) 03:55, 30 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with user Fnlayson!.--Bolzanobozen (talk) 14:04, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

MD-17

On this page I've discovered McDonnell Douglas published two images for the freighter MD-17, who know about that? -- Great Brightstar (talk) 19:13, 3 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

This was a proposed commercial version of the C-17. See Boeing C-17 Globemaster III#Variants. -Fnlayson (talk) 20:15, 3 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]

File:McDonnell Douglas F-15E Prototype 060905-F-1234S-024.jpg

Do you know where this photo was taken from? I saw there was another McDonnell Douglas facility in the back. -- Great Brightstar (talk) 03:27, 12 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This is St. Louis surely? Both because of this pic but also logically? Mark83 (talk) 06:52, 12 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Some resources on the Internet pointed out this facility was located at Missouri, so it's clear there was another McDonnell Douglas plant at St. Louis.

-- Great Brightstar (talk) 15:12, 3 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

DC 10 history of problems?

I am curious why there is absolutely nothing about the problems with the DC 10 that lead to two of the worst air disasters in history. Seems there is a period from about 1971-1977 that is entirely ignored. Rather important bit of history for that company, right? 121.98.228.243 (talk) 14:12, 23 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Passage that doesnt make sense

> At its peak in mid-1990, McDonnell Douglas employed 132,500 people, but dropped to about 87,400 by the end of 1992

So, the number drops, but by a date that is before the previous mark? This needs work. Vrrtigo (talk) 19:22, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The sentence tries to summarize a large drop-off in employment by listing the high in 1990 and a much lower total in 1992. Please reword or even rewrite with source(s) if you want. -Fnlayson (talk) 20:01, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Key People addition

Please do not remove Charles Michael Niemann from Key People. He was the founder of The Stress Management and Work Efficiency Programs in McDonnell Douglas. He was the VP of The Processing Department. He was a company representative to NASA in the 70's. And lastly, he was McDonnell Douglas' loaned executive. OakLeaf7888 (talk) 14:02, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please list here the references you have to one or more reliable sources that indicate he filled the roles you list. Thanks - MarcGarver (talk) 18:24, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

McDonnell Douglas Employee News - Page 5 - An Interview With Mike Niemann

2nd NASA Symposium On Quality and Productivity Directory

Second NASA Symposium on Quality and Productivity - Introductory Remarks

McDonnell Douglas Institute - Orientation Conference Workbook

Executive Stories From McDonnell Douglas - Mark Eichenlaub

CM Niemann Executive Interview, Mark Eichenlaub

I have other certificates. I also have his Loaned Executive ID and McDonnell Douglas work ID. If any of you would like to see pictures of these articles and books, add me on Discord. Username: disney_nate OakLeaf7888 (talk) 22:15, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I added citations to my work. If anyone would like to see these books, employee ID's, letters, or loaned executive card, message me on Discord. OakLeaf7888 (talk) 22:29, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Nevermind. I will upload the URL of the images to as a citation so we can view them that way. OakLeaf7888 (talk) 22:32, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

CM Niemann

I have added enough evidence and information to prove that Charles Michael Niemann belongs under Key People. ^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]^[9]

This is my works cited. Some of you may still not believe he deserves to be under "Key People", so I am recommending we make a new section, "Important Figures", where Other important figures, not just Key People can be added. It would allow more former employees to get representation for their accomplishments at McDonnell Douglas. OakLeaf7888 (talk) 23:11, 20 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

^ "Picture Of CM Niemann In MD News".
^ "MD Employee News Article".
^ "McDonnell Douglas Employee ID".
^ "CM Niemann Loaned Executive Card".
^ Eichenlaub. Executive Stories From McDonnell Douglas. The Chowder and Marching Club. pp. 3–7.
^ "Second NASA Symposium on Quality and Productivity - Introductory Remarks". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ Orientation Conference Workbook. McDonnell Douglas Institute. p. 40.
^ Juran (March 1987). "A Talk With Mike Niemann". McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Information for Employees.
^ 2nd NASA Symposium on Quality and Productivity. Washington D.C.: NASA. December 2, 1987.

[1] "Picture Of CM Niemann In MD News".

[2] "MD Employee News Article".

[3] "McDonnell Douglas Employee ID".

[4] "CM Niemann Loaned Executive Card".

[5] Eichenlaub. Executive Stories From McDonnell Douglas. The Chowder and Marching Club. pp. 3–7.

[6] "Second NASA Symposium on Quality and Productivity - Introductory Remarks". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[7] Orientation Conference Workbook. McDonnell Douglas Institute. p. 40.

[8] Juran (March 1987). "A Talk With Mike Niemann". McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Information for Employees.

[9] 2nd NASA Symposium on Quality and Productivity. Washington D.C.: NASA. December 2, 1987.

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