Douglas DC-3 / North Central AirlinesNorth Central Airlines DC 3 airplane 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 development

Withdrawn from frontline service

though the latter's engine does not have afterburning

The C-54 was one of the most commonly used transports by the U

The first AJ-1 carrier takeoff took place on April 21

was credited with destroying 13 American aircraft before being shot down in 1972 by a U

The US Navy operates the E-2 Hawkeye as an airborne command and control aircraft

Although production then ceased in Russia

PBA Airlines DC-3 display model airplane

chief engineer of Pitts Aerobatics (currently Aviat) during the early 80s and is currently the most popular version of this fine aircraft

it differs from its donor aircraft in having turboprop engines (in this case PT6As)

Its folding wings allowed for more fighters to be accommodated on aircraft carriers

tests of P-51s using the British Rolls-Royce "Merlin" engine revealed much improved speed and service ceiling