The Douglas DC-3: 90 Glorious Years - (9781804200605)
In Douglas DC-3: 90 Glorious Years Geoff Jones explores the rich history of the aircraft from its beginnings in Southern California in the 1930s to its participation in military operations such as the D-Day Normandy Landings through to its use as a commercial aircraft into the twenty-first century. The Airbus and Boeing operators of today have their DC-3 operations to thank for their current success and numerous enthusiast organisations continue to keep DC-3s airworthy and fly them for their members. Ninety years on the legacy of this extraordinary aircraft is as strong as ever.
Features
- 176 pages
- Over 250 photos and illustrations
- Softcover
- Book dimensions are 6.5 x 9.25
In Douglas DC-3: 90 Glorious Years Geoff Jones explores the rich history of the aircraft from its beginnings in Southern California in the 1930s to its participation in military operations such as the D-Day Normandy Landings through to its use as a commercial aircraft into the twenty-first century. The Airbus and Boeing operators of today have their DC-3 operations to thank for their current success and numerous enthusiast organisations continue to keep DC-3s airworthy and fly them for their members. Ninety years on the legacy of this extraordinary aircraft is as strong as ever.
