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198616 minGdoc-short

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McDonnell Douglas Information Systems

198616 minGdoc-short

A 16-minute video documentary produced in 1986 details the customer story of McDonnell Douglas Information Systems, a subsidiary of the aircraft company.

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Keith Barnfather

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A 16-minute video documentary produced in 1986 details the customer story of McDonnell Douglas Information Systems, a subsidiary of the aircraft company.

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Keith Barnfather

Keith Barnfatherdirector

Jon Pertwee

Jon Pertweecast

Michael Wisher

Michael Wishercast

Olov Sjostromcast

Emile Veroncast

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McDonnell Douglas Information Systems operated as a subsidiary of the McDonnell Douglas aircraft company in the United States. In 1986, Reeltime Pictures produced a 16-minute documentary that details the experiences of the company's customers. The film captures the interactions and services provided by McDonnell Douglas Information Systems, illustrating its role within the larger framework of the aerospace industry. It offers insights into the company's operations and the impact on its clientele during that period.

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