Douglas DC-3

Eastern Air lines logo painted on the fuselage of the plane.

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The Douglas DC-3 was one of the most successful airliners in history. The aircraft's efficiency, speed, and safety popularized air travel. It was the first airliner able to profit only from carrying passengers.

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Created By:

Mark Avino

Date Created:

02/10/2020

Source:

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Keywords:

Aircraft; Aviation; Commercial

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