Trip Report: On Board the DC-8’s Final Mission

On October 30, 2023, a DC-8 aircraft operated by Samaritan’s Purse completed its last scheduled flight. The historic flight originated in Burlington International Airport (BOI) in North Carolina and landed at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida. This marked the conclusion of the iconic DC-8’s operational career after decades of service. AirlineGeeks reporters were present to document this significant event. Representatives from Samaritan’s Purse confirmed that the flight was intentionally designed as the final mission for the venerable aircraft.