Around-the-World Flight Centennial Celebrations Planned
In 1924, four highly modified Douglas World Cruisers took off from Seattle on the first flight around the globe.
In 1924, four highly modified Douglas World Cruisers took off from Seattle on the first flight around the globe.
Seemingly obsolete at its debut, this ground attack aircraft carried piston combat into the 1970s.
An open house at the Santa Monica Airport will mark the 99th anniversary of the seaplanes’ return to KSMO.
Designed in the Golden Age, the DC-3 remains a relevant load hauler in modern aviation.
Squadron’s fundraising has already exceeded its primary goal as part of effort to mark the invasion’s 80th anniversary.
Before Rosie the Riveter, women made their mark on aviation manufacturing by hand-stitching fabric coverings on aircraft.
The WWII-era warbird recently made a successful 30-minute test flight.
MPS offers free time in its Douglas DC-3 flight sim for pilots training for the event.
Airports, even ones in urban landscapes like LaGuardia, may light a passion for flying.
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.