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McDonnell Douglas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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MCDONNELL DOUGLAS PARTICIPATION IN THE 1997 PARIS AIR SHOW

Briefing Schedule

Sunday, June 15, 2:30 p.m., McDonnell Douglas Press Chalet #A-45 - Learn about the JDAM program and its success in achieving the promise of acquisition reform. Delivered by J.B. Petersen, vice president and general manager of U.S. Air Force programs.

Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m., McDonnell Douglas Press Chalet #A-45

- A comprehensive report on the most recent achievements and current business prospects for the world's leading producer of military aircraft and partner of choice for international collaboration. Delivered by Mike Sears, president of McDonnell Douglas Aerospace.

McDonnell Douglas Press Chalet

The McDonnell Douglas Press Chalet, located at #A-45, will be open June 14-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Press kits will be distributed to all journalists with valid press credentials.

McDonnell Douglas Products Flying and on Static Display

The C-17 Globemaster III, F/A-18 Hornet, F-15E Eagle, AV-8B Harrier II Plus, AH-64 A and D models, the MD Explorer,

MD 600N, and MD 520N helicopters, as well as models of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM) and the Harpoon are some of the exciting McDonnell Douglas products that will be on static display or participating in flight demonstrations.

McDonnell Douglas Exhibit

McDonnell Douglas' display in Exhibit Hall 3, B-13, will feature a full-scale interior mock-up of the 100-seat MD-95 twin jet, a special theater presentation featuring a military scenario and a reconfigurable cockpit training device. In addition, McDonnell Douglas and its suppliers on the C-17 transport program will host a "Team 17" exhibit adjacent to the McDonnell Douglas corporate exhibit.

McDonnell Douglas Media Contacts

Mary Ann Brett, Fred Hill and Maria Sheehan of McDonnell Douglas Corp.; Tom Downey of McDonnell Douglas Aerospace; Rick Fuller of Military Transport Aircraft; Ken Jensen of McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems; and Doug Jacobsen of Douglas Aircraft Co.

How To Reach Us

McDonnell Douglas Press Chalet #A-45

Telephone: +33 1 41 57 59 09

Fax: +33 1 41 57 41 70

June 9, 1997

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