Aviation History

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December 17, 1935, saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked the first variant of the DC-3 series. One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.

The aircraft have been built by craftsmen with an attention to detail.

Ken Hyde of the Wright Experience recalls the big day.

Winter in North Carolina came early—bringing a deluge of rain that threatened the celebration of the Centennial of Flight on December 17, 2003.

The famous airplane never flew again, but traveled quite a bit.

Fabric swatches and wood slivers from the first aircraft have been included on several missions.

In the 120 years since the Wright brothers’ first flight, there have been many milestones in aviation.

December 7 marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack.

While the Wrights earned a place in the spotlight as daring aviators, one key figure is often overlooked: mechanician Charles Taylor.