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Hardware: Douglas C-47 Skytrain.

Authors :
Guttman, Jon
Source :
Military History. Summer2023, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p22-23. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

In 1932 the Aeronautics Branch of the U.S. Commerce Department issued a requirement for a safer monoplane air transport, which Boeing first satisfied with its Model 247. It and its 21-seat nonsleeper variant, the DC-3, revolutionized air transport as the first truly profitable airliners. During World War II Douglas militarized DC-3s with cargo doors, hoist attachments and a strengthened floor. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08897328
Volume :
40
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Military History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
163058361