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 originally departed from SMO on December 17, 1935.
- A ceremony took place at the newly renovated DC-3 monument, featuring an actual DC-3 aircraft (originally a C-47) that was restored and repainted.
- The monument's renovation was a collaborative effort involving a grant from Boeing California, the City of Santa Monica, the Museum, and volunteers, and the event included a commemorative formation fly-by.
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