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.
Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3
One of the most renowned and enduring workhorse aircraft, the DC-3 is still in service…
Alaska’s Douglas Derelicts
Scattered across the wilds of Alaska are forgotten Douglas transports that still have a story…
End of an Era: DDA Classic Airlines’ DC-3 ‘Princess Amalia’ Retires After 40 Years of Service in the Netherlands
DDA Classic Airlines, the Dutch volunteer organization operating Douglas propliners announces closure of operations.
“Help Build the DC-3 a Home” project raises funds for Texas Air and Space Museum
TASM set to expand facility to bring display aircraft indoors and give a permanant home…
World’s Only DC-3 on Floats Returns to the Skies
After almost 20 years the world's only DC-3 floatplane takes flight with HBF, Inc. recreating…
A Stroke of Marketing Genius: Local Businesses, Vintage Aircraft, And Their Unusual Association
By Adam Estes Throughout aviation history, there have been many unusual applications that airplanes have…
Delta Flight Museum Resumes DC-3 Tours
Delta Flight Museum announced the return of DC-3 tours. Starting Tuesday, June 4th, the museum…
C-53 Takes Flight in New Livery as ‘Spirit of Douglas’
The C-53 N8336C, previously known as Spirit of Benovia, has been renamed Spirit of Douglas…
Former Historic Flight Foundation’s DC-3 “Pan Am Airways” For Sale With Platinum Fighter Sales
In the fall of 2023 a Spokane, WA judge ruled that all of the Historic…
Tim Savage Adds Historic Western Airlines DC-3 to Collection
Tim Savage, warbird collector and long-time publisher of Warbird Digest, has acquired Douglas DC-3 NC33644, intending…
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