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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 to the design innovations that ...
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Douglas DC-3

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. First flown in 1935, the Douglas DC-3 became the most successful airliner in the formative years of air transportation ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-3

As part of our ongoing series Today in Aviation History, we discuss the first flights of some of the most remarkable aircraft ...
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How the Douglas Aircraft Company Created the DC-3, Part 2

The Douglas DC-3 evolved from its successful predecessor, the DC-2, through a significant redesign to meet American Airlines' demand for a more comfortable and profitable passenger aircraft. The DC-3 ...