FLYING: The Douglas C-47: A Christmas Story
One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight. For those who follow the history of the Douglas DC-3, the date December 17 carries a significance beyond its connection to the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. That’s because—just over three decades later in 1935—the auspicious date saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked the first variant of the DC-3 series. When the final […]
