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The Legendary Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Michael S. Prophet
language : en
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Release Date : 2022-12
The Legendary Douglas Dc 3 written by Michael S. Prophet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12 with categories.
The DC-3 revolutionized air travel to an extent only surpassed by the advent of the jet aircraft. What made the DC-3 particularly special was the degree of safety it provided. Thanks to the DC-3 and its reputation for strength and reliability, in 1937 air travel insurance finally became available for the general public. Eight decades after its first debut, the DC-3 is still flying, a tribute to the solidity of its brilliant design, and it will likely continue to fly for a long time.
The Legacy Of The Dc 3
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Author : Henry M. Holden
language : en
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Release Date : 1997
The Legacy Of The Dc 3 written by Henry M. Holden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Transportation categories.
Discover the remarkable history of the airplane that changed the world. Featuring almost 500 photographs and illustrations, The Legacy of the DC-3, is an exciting, detailed account of the development of the DC-3/C-47. Considered the most beloved and historically-important aircraft ever manufactured, the DC-3 flew over 100 billion miles and carried 700 million passengers. From the beginning of Donald Douglas' career through the war years to the DC-3s of today, this book captures the DC-3's many amazing accomplishments, as well as interesting behind-the-scenes stories of the personalities and struggles that shaped the airplane dubbed Queen of the Skies. Author Henry M. Holden's extensive research includes a roster of every surviving DC-3/C-47 he could locate, as well as details on each variant product. The Legacy of the DC-3, is a must-have book for the aviation historian, researcher, engineer, casual reader and buff.
Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Robert Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Air World
Release Date : 2020-12-30
Douglas Dc 3 written by Robert Jackson and has been published by Air World this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-30 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A guide to the plane that changed commercial aviation: “A whopping 109 color photos shows kits in various stages of completion . . . Enjoyed it.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society No airliner in the history of commercial aviation has had a more profound effect than the Douglas DC-3. Reliable and easy to maintain, it carried passengers in greater comfort than ever before. Its origins stem from a design by the Douglas Aircraft Company of Santa Monica, California. Known as the Douglas Commercial One, or DC-1, this new aircraft was revolutionary in concept. It was quickly developed into the DC-2, which led to Douglas’ domination of the domestic air routes of the United States, and of half the world. Experience with the DC-2 led to an improved version, the Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST), first flown on December 17, 1935. This in turn evolved into a 21-seat variant, the DC-3, featuring many improvements. The first American Airlines DC-3 entered service in June 1936, and within three years of its introduction the aircraft accounted for a staggering 95 percent of all US commercial air traffic. From commencement of service to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the DC-3 increased domestic revenue passenger miles more than fivefold. Of the 322 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines in December 1941, 260 were DC-3s. At the pre-war peak, 30 foreign airlines operated the DC-3. On the eve of war, the DC-3’s scheduled flights represented 90 percent of international air traffic. In addition to over 600 civil examples of the DC-3, 10,048 military C-47 variants were built, as well as 4,937 produced under license in the USSR as the Lisunov Li-2 and 487 built by Showa and Nakajima in Japan as the L2D. After the war, thousands of surplus C-47s were converted for civilian use. These aircraft became the standard equipment of almost all the world’s airlines, remaining in frontline service for many years. The ready availability of cheap, easily maintained ex-military C-47s, large and fast by the standards of the day, jump-started the worldwide postwar air transport industry. The full remarkable story of the DC-3, and its ancestor the DC-2, is told in these pages, providing a wealth of information for the modeler and the enthusiast alike.
The Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Henry M. Holden
language : en
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Release Date : 1991
The Douglas Dc 3 written by Henry M. Holden and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Transportation categories.
Douglas Dc
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Author : Geoff Jones
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-05-17
Douglas Dc written by Geoff Jones and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-17 with History categories.
Like the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire, the Douglas DC-3 is an iconic aircraft design. It has endured more than any other with several hundred still in use worldwide in locations as far apart as Africa, Antarctica and the US. Many of the current operators use turbine conversions of the DC-3mainly using Basler, SAAF and Dodson International the main proponents. Just about every major post-war airline began their schedules with the DC-3. Many took advantage of post-war military surplus C-47s that had already written huge volumes of history with their roles with the US Army Air Corps in the Second World War such as the D-Day landings. Many enthusiast organisations still keep DC-3s airworthy and fly them for members. However, the days of DC-3 operations are now nearing an end thanks to spares unavailability, cost and the shortages of Avgas fuel in remote parts of the world. The Douglas DC-3 is to aviation what the Volkswagen and Ford were to motoring, and what the DC-3 operators started, the 21st century Airbus/Boeing operators continued thanks to the astonishing legacy of this remarkable aircraft. 198 black-and white and 71 colour photographs
Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Wolfgang Borgmann
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Release Date : 2023-09-28
Douglas Dc 3 written by Wolfgang Borgmann and has been published by Schiffer Military History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-28 with History categories.
A Legends of Flights Illustrated to the Douglas DC-3, the airliner from which the famous C-47 Skytrain military transport was derived.
The Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Len Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Tab Books
Release Date : 1980
The Douglas Dc 3 written by Len Morgan and has been published by Tab Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Air pilots categories.
A pilot reports on what it was like to fly the DC-3, which was the first plane to make commercial passenger service economically feasible. Contains photographs, line drawings, and a pilot training manual.
The Douglas Dc 3
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Author : GEOFF. JONES
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-08-20
The Douglas Dc 3 written by GEOFF. JONES and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-20 with History categories.
The Douglas DC-3 is as iconic an aircraft design as the Mustang or the Spitfire. It has endured more than any other, with a few hundred examples still in use across the world: from Africa, to Antarctica, to the USA. Many of the DC-3's current operators use turbine conversions of the type, with the main proponents from South Africa and Wisconsin, USA. Many fledgling US airlines blossomed due to their DC-3s, and almost every major post-war airline started running their schedules with this type; they took advantage of the surplus in military DC-3s (C-47s) after the Second World War, which had already helped to make history in operations such as the huge support for the D-Day Normandy Landings. In Douglas DC-3: 80 Glorious Years, Geoff Jones explores the rich history of the DC-3 from its beginnings in Southern California to its use across the world. Even today, numerous enthusiast organizations continue to keep DC-3s airworthy and fly them for their members. The days of DC-3 commercial operations are now nearing an end, due to the unavailability of spare parts and the scarcity of expensive avgas fuel in remote parts of the world. And yet, the legacy of the DC-3 has endured; the Airbus and Boeing operators of today have the DC-3 operations of the previous century to thank for their current success.
Douglas Dc 3 Dakota
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Author : Paul Blackah
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 2011-09-29
Douglas Dc 3 Dakota written by Paul Blackah and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-29 with History categories.
The Douglas DC-3 Dakota revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry, and in particular the part it played in the World War II, the Dakota is widely regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever built. Using the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s ZA947 as its centerpiece, this Haynes Manual describes the Dakota’s rugged anatomy and examines its operation from the viewpoints of its owners, aircrew, and engineers.
Dc 3 In Civil Service
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Author : Geoff Jones
language : en
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Release Date : 2014-11
Dc 3 In Civil Service written by Geoff Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11 with History categories.
Like the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire, the Douglas DC-3 is an iconic aircraft design. It has endured more than any other with several hundred still in use worldwide in locations as far apart as Africa, Antarctica and the US. Many of the current operators use turbine conversions of the DC-3mainly using Basler, SAAF and Dodson International the main proponents. Just about every major post-war airline began their schedules with the DC-3. Many took advantage of post-war military surplus C-47s that had already written huge volumes of history with their roles with the US Army Air Corps in the Second World War such as the D-Day landings. Many enthusiast organisations still keep DC-3s airworthy and fly them for members. However, the days of DC-3 operations are now nearing an end thanks to spares unavailability, cost and the shortages of Avgas fuel in remote parts of the world. The Douglas DC-3 is to aviation what the Volkswagen and Ford were to motoring, and what the DC-3 operators started, the 21st century Airbus/Boeing operators continued thanks to the astonishing legacy of this remarkable aircraft.