Tag: Douglas DC-3
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.
Flagship Knoxville – Helping American Airlines Celebrate a 100-Year Legacy at the C.R. Smith Museum
Explore the history of American Airlines’ Flagship Knoxville DC-3 at the C.R. Smith Museum and…
Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Douglas DC-3 N877MG
A detailed profile of Douglas DC-3 N877MG, a former WWII C-47 that flew supply missions…
Danish Dakota Friends Receive Approval to Begin Work on Douglas DC-3 OY-BPB
Denmark’s last airworthy DC-3, OY-BPB, moves closer to returning to flight after DC-3 Vennerne receives…
Announcing the Inaugural DC-3 Society Fly-In & Showcase
The first DC-3 Society Fly-In & Showcase will take place in Mid-August 2026 at Flabob…
LEGO Douglas DC-3 Rumored for LEGO Icons Release in 2026
A rumored LEGO Icons Douglas DC-3 set could arrive in April 2026 with 1,903 pieces…
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…
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