Douglas DC-3 / UnitedUndoubtedly 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 of reliable national air routes. It has been

The YB-49 was born when Northrop modified two YB-35's to jet power

Their first real test came on 7 May 1942

With only four aircraft in the Air Force's possession

introducing the bonded wet wing without tip tanks

The B-17G Flying Fortress was the result of an almost continuous improvement program of earlier B-17 models

but retained the tail unit and landing gear of its predecessor

and NATO air defense forces

With its advanced enclosed cowling and a 400+ H

the only ground route into China

who was responsible for the first fighter ever designed specifically for the U

its unique landing traits make it a challenging aircraft to pilot

A true collector's item