Borgmann, Wolfgang
Douglas DC-3: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764367106
- author:
- Borgmann, Wolfgang
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 23.6 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Douglas DC-3: A Legendary Aircraft in American Aviation History The Douglas DC-3 is a significant aircraft in the history of American commercial aviation. First flown in 1935, it was a pioneering twin-engine airliner that played a crucial role in the early days of international commercial flight. Its elegant and robust design made it the definitive American airliner of the pre-World War II era, with many famous airlines operating the aircraft, including Delta, Eastern, Pan Am, and United. During World War II, the DC-3 was repurposed for military transport duty, earning the nickname "Gooney Bird" and being flown by the US military, as well as other countries, including England and the Soviet Union. This wartime service cemented the aircraft's legacy as one of history's great planes. This illustrated history provides a concise and visual overview of the Douglas DC-3's development, operation, and significance in aviation history.
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