Older folks may well have operated more 'senior' airline transport jets, such as the B707...DC-8 as well.
It should be noted that these aircraft did not fly a final approach segment at the presently observed nose-high pitch attitudes, as more modern aircraft do.
Why is this, I wonder?
This older pilot knows the answer, but I should allow others to have their considered opinions, first.
Hint: Think B-47 specific design.