About the book
The Douglas DC-3 was a twin-engine airliner that first flew in 1935 and was a pioneer during the early ears of international commercial flight. An elegant and robust design, the DC-3 was the definitive American airliner of the immediate pre-World War II era and was flown by many of the world's most famous airlines at the time, such as Delta, Eastern, Pan Am, United, Swissair, Air France, Cathay Pacific, KLM, and many more. During the Second World War, the DC-3 was repurposed for military transport duty as the C-47 Skytrain (also affectionately known as the \"Gooney Bird\"); it was also flown by England as the \"Dakota,\" and by the Soviet Union as the Lisunov Li-2. ITs wartime service cemented the aircraft's legacy as one of history's great planes. This new book in the \"Legends of Flight\" series offers a concise, visual history of Douglas's famous and influential American commercial aircraft.
Editions of Douglas DC-3
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764367106
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The Douglas DC-3 was a twin-engine airliner that first flew in 1935 and was a pioneer during the early ears of international commercial flight. An elegant and robust design, the DC-3 was the definitive American airliner of the immediate pre-World War II era and was flown by many of the world's most famous airlines at the time, such as Delta, Eastern, Pan Am, United, Swissair, Air France, Cathay Pacific, KLM, and many more. During the Second World War, the DC-3 was repurposed for military transport duty as the C-47 Skytrain (also affectionately known as the \"Gooney Bird\"); it was also flown by England as the \"Dakota,\" and by the Soviet Union as the Lisunov Li-2. ITs wartime service cemented the aircraft's legacy as one of history's great planes. This new book in the \"Legends of Flight\" series offers a concise, visual history of Douglas's famous and influential American commercial aircraft.
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The Douglas DC-3 was a twin-engine airliner that first flew in 1935 and was a pioneer during the early ears of international commercial flight. An elegant and robust design, the DC-3 was the definitive American airliner of the immediate pre-World War II era and was flown by many of the world's most famous airlines at the time, such as Delta, Eastern, Pan Am, United, Swissair, Air France, Cathay Pacific, KLM, and many more. During the Second World War, the DC-3 was repurposed for military transport duty as the C-47 Skytrain (also affectionately known as the \"Gooney Bird\"); it was also flown by England as the \"Dakota,\" and by the Soviet Union as the Lisunov Li-2. ITs wartime service cemented the aircraft's legacy as one of history's great planes. This new book in the \"Legends of Flight\" series offers a concise, visual history of Douglas's famous and influential American commercial aircraft.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Douglas DC-3?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft and aviation
Where can I read a sample of Douglas DC-3?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764367106
Is Douglas DC-3 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Flight
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Douglas DC-3?
Schiffer Military History
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Douglas DC-3 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764367106)
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