When the D-Day Squadron joined other groups from around the world in planning, preparing for, and executing the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day in 2019, the organizers came away with the concept of creating a type club for the venerable, historic Douglas DC-3 and its variants. None existed at the time—which struck them as a large gap in support for what is arguably one of the most popular and important aircraft ever built.
D-Day Squadron Launches DC-3 Society
Key Takeaways:
- The D-Day Squadron has launched the DC-3 Society to create a dedicated type club for the historic Douglas DC-3 and its variants, aiming to preserve their airworthiness for future generations and honor veterans.
- The society will provide type-specific guidance for operating and maintaining the aircraft, with Aerometal International joining as the first affiliate partner and founding operator member.
- An important part of the society's mission includes a "Young Historians" wing to engage youth with aviation history, and it offers various membership levels for operators, pilots/mechanics, and enthusiasts.
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