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Following on from the epoch-making DC-2 technology, the DC-3 is generally considered the greatest single commercial transport plane in history, and certainly the most famous. Indeed, the DC-3 revolutionized air travel to an extent not equaled until the arrival of the jet age. Many of these revolutions related to safety; thanks to the DC-3's reputation for reliability, air travel insurance... Read more
Foreword, About the Author, Development History, Douglas DC-2, Douglas DC-3 / C-47, D-Day squadron, Wrecks and relics, Museums, Canada, South Africa, South America, Airshows Europe, Airshows USA, The Legend at Night’, Flying DC-3S in all Variants, Index.
Biography
Michael S. Prophet is an engineer and photographer. He started his career at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as a junior aircraft mechanic, working on Douglas DC-8 and B747/DC-10 wide-bodies Jumbo Jets. Later he worked at Dutch Fokker Aircraft Company as an interior design engineer on several new projects, such as the twin engine Fokker 50 and F100 jetliner.
