Douglas DC-3 / EasternEastern Airlines Douglas DC 3 airliner model. Undoubtedly a classic airliner, and almost certainly as well known to travelers all over the world as to aviation enthusiasts, by the end of 1991 the Douglas DC 3 as a type, had been in service continuously for 55 years, with a safety record that has become almost legendary. Civil DC 3s delivered to US airlines before the nation became involved in World War II played a most important part in the

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The first Cougars were delivered in November of 1951

Production continued until August 1959 with 5

Wingspan 15 3/8 inches

The aircraft first flew on March 30

When the Prototype flew for the first time on September 15

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Its avionics system is designed to manage the entire flight

the "Typhoons" began to hit sea and land targets and this primary tactical role was of utmost importance after D-Day in Normandy

In later wars