Last week the Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport celebrated the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas DC-3, a flight that took off from SMO on December 17, 1935. A ceremony was held at the newly renovated DC-3 monument right outside the main entrance to the museum.
Santa Monica Celebrates 80th Anniversary of DC-3 Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Douglas DC-3's first flight, which departed from SMO in 1935.
- A ceremony took place at the newly renovated DC-3 monument, showcasing an actual repainted DC-3 aircraft.
- The monument's renovation was a collaborative effort, funded by Boeing California and involving the City of Santa Monica, the Museum of Flying, and volunteers.
- The event also featured a commemorative formation fly-by by a DC-3 and a C-47 aircraft.
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