Heavy Freight - Douglas DC-8-61/63

Raines acquired 3 DC-8 aircraft in the spring of 1979. These consisted of 2 DC-8-63 aircraft and 1 DC-8-61. These aircraft would be involved in Raines' first international flight to Mexico.

N810RI flew for TIA before it flew for Raines. After a short career at the airline lasting until 1984, It was delivered to United Postal Service who flew the aircraft until 2013.

N819RI served with Air Canada until 1978. After flying for Raines until 1996, It was sold to ABX Air and then Kam Air Cargo, who withdrew the aircraft from service in 2010. It is currently stored at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in a derelict state.