Breitling’s DC-3 is in the middle of its record-breaking world tour, which started in March and ends in September, making a stop at AirVenture Oshkosh and hitting its last stops before its final destination of the Breitling Sion Airshow in Switzerland. The DC-3, at 77 years old, will be the oldest plane to circumnavigate the planet.
Breitling’s DC-3 Makes Stop at AirVenture Oshkosh During Record World Tour
Key Takeaways:
- Breitling's 77-year-old DC-3 is completing a record-breaking world tour, set to become the oldest plane to circumnavigate the globe.
- The historic DC-3, which served in WWII, remains largely in its original configuration with only minimal modern upgrades to electronics and seating.
- 500 limited-edition Breitling Navitimer watches, featuring a custom World Tour logo, are traveling on the plane, making them unique collector's items tied to this historic aviation event.
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