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 provide type-specific guidance and support for the historic Douglas DC-3 and its variants (like the C-47).
- The society aims to maintain the airworthiness of these aircraft, preserve the legacy of veterans, and promote aviation history to future generations.
- It offers maintenance support, features a "Young Historians" program to engage youth, and provides various membership levels for operators, pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts.
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