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DC-3
The DC-3, or Douglas Commercial 3, was built as the result of discussions with Transcontinental and Western Airlines (TWA) and American Airlines. It first flew (as a sleeper version) on December 17, 1935, on the 32nd anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight and was very popular with both airlines and passengers before WW2. During the war, it was used extensively for cargo and troop transport. Following the war, the DC-3 was overshadowed by the DC-4 and Lockheed Constellation.
Including civilian, military and license-built versions, over 16,000 were made. There are some 300 still in service today.
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Control Systems – ProPilot Magazine
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