That is a great picture, but I sure hope it was taken aboard a 'retired' airframe. It is a bit sad to see any panel in that condition.
I actually flew this airplane for two different operators. The start switches/buttons were probably one of many Douglas customer options. This airplane was built for SAS, they certainly had their share of eccentricity, might have been for commonality with the older DC-8s.
As for the looks, certainly dated. The last european operator certainly was not a "good home" maintenance vice.
PJ, I flew a few flights as F/O on one of these aircraft you guys tried to modify for two man crew. Jeez, things scattered all over the place. Bad setup.
