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Douglas DC-4, DC-6 and DC-7 - A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

By: Schiffer Publishing

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Aviation - Modern/Cold War (Schiffer Publishing)

MSRP old price: $29.99


Product Info

Title
Douglas DC-4, DC-6 and DC-7 - A Legends of Flight Illustrated History
Category
Author
Wolfgang Borgmann
Publish Year
2023
Pages
144
Dimensions
9.25x9.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2148048095
Type
Hardcover

Description

With his hugely successful commercial aircraft, including the legendary DC-3, founder Donald W. Douglas led his company to the forefront of aircraft manufacturers starting in the 1930s. “Depend on Douglas” was the company motto, and the company founder stood behind it with his name. Between 1945 and 1960, the DC-4, DC-6, and DC-7 four-engine “Big Prop” models were flown by many of the world’s most famous commercial airlines of the era, including Pan Am, United, American, Eastern, Delta, KLM, BOAC, Swissair, SAS, Air France, Alitalia, and Japan Air Lines. This is the history of the design, development, and operational use of the Douglas Big Props, including technical specifications and details of military variants. Period photographs bring to life the fascinating history of these early, and influential, commercial airliners, some of which still fly today.