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The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner. Its speed and range revolutionized commercial aviation when it was introduced in 1935, and with the outbreak of WWII, the DC-3 and its military versions, the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, C-53 Skytrooper, and C-47 Dakota and the license-built Russian Lisunov Li-2, Japanese Showa L2D and Nakajima L2D made for a production total that exceeded 16,000 by the time production ceased in 1952. Even today, DC-3s and the ex-military variants of the aircraft remain in use all over the world.
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 Mainliner “Reno”
Discover the history of the Douglas DC-3A-197 "Reno," the first DC-3A delivered to an airline.…
Chalk 40 and the Ice: How a Douglas C-47 Helped Recover the P-38 “Glacier Girl”
During the recovery of the legendary P-38 “Glacier Girl” from Greenland’s ice, a rugged Douglas…
90 Years of the Douglas DC-3: KLM’s “Orange Birds” and a Legacy in Aviation History
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3 with a look at KLM’s wartime orange-painted…
The Mighty Douglas DC-3 Celebrates 90 Years Flying
Explore the origins of the Douglas DC-3, from the DST’s first flight and hard-won development…
DC-3 Society Launches Operations Committee to Advance Training and Safety Standards
The DC-3 Society launches its new Operations Committee to advance standardized training, safety procedures, and…
Honoring 90 Years of the Douglas DC-3 and the Continued Evolution of the Mission to Preserve It
Marking the 90th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3, this article highlights the evolution of the…
Historic DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Sets for Permanent Display at Aviodrome Aviation Museum
The D-Day veteran DC-3 PH-PBA ‘Princess Amalia’ has flown her last passenger season. The aircraft…
Support the Douglas DC-3’s Legacy: Join the 90th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
Join the DC-3 Society’s 90th Anniversary Campaign and help preserve the legacy of the iconic…
Douglas DC-3 Returns to Exposition Park
A Douglas DC-3 is being relocated from the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center at…
Wings of Wonder: Duggy The DC-3 and The Year That Inspired a Generation
Duggy the DC-3, a restored aircraft with a rich history, celebrates its 20th anniversary this…
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