C-47

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.

A group of Douglas C-47s and DC-3s is preparing to fly to Europe for commemorations in 2024.

Squadron’s fundraising has already exceeded its primary goal as part of effort to mark the invasion’s 80th anniversary.

MPS offers free time in its Douglas DC-3 flight sim for pilots training for the event.

The Douglas Aircraft Company was a pioneer in early aviation and produced a number of different aircraft. However, it is best known for its DC-3, among the most important aircraft ever built.

During what came to be called the Golden Age of Flight in the first half of the 20th century, the Douglas Aircraft Company so revolutionized the aviation industry that its DC-2s and DC-3s were flying more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passengers by the end of the 1930s. By the mid-1940s, all but […]

A tribute to the role played by the DC-3 and variants in World War II continues to inspire interest in the classic airplane.

The Air North C-47A conversion Yukon Sourdough returned to service in its first step toward the airshow circuit.

If vintage airplanes and classic cars are your thing, you’ll want to visit the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Southern California this Saturday for Flying Demo Day.

A novel reveals the story about a little-known C-47 rescue operation during World War II in Yugoslavia.