Of course excellent explanation Lou!  Funny thing is the DC-8 had no kruegers or slats and you had to be way ahead of that bird on approach and landing.  The difference between a Boeing 707 (Cadillac) and a DC-8 (Mack truck) was huge!  

Now here is a question that Lou would know for sure.....for the 707/727 the pneumatic airbrake handle was located on the Captains MIP upper right side....where did TWA put theirs?  ;)