[Roccus]

Just a little somethging about that "ancient" DC 3

The DC3 was popular for many reasons: she was larger, faster and more luxurious than previous planes, more economical to operate and safe. Stories of DC3 durability are legend around the world. Perhaps no other aircraft has been so historically abused and come off so well. Maybe the reasons the DC 3's are still flying as no-one has yet designed a better aircraft for the particular job being done. It is often said the only replacement for a DC3 is another DC3.

[hinckley buzzard]

I flew in DC3's around New England (Eastern Airlines) in the 60's. They were aged even then. They sort of lumbered a bit but were highly reliable. Amazing they are still in the air today.

[AlexW]

“Just a little somethging about that “ancient” DC 3”
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I think the DC-3 was considered to be one of the best airplanes ever made in that generation.
I still remember a few Southern Airways flights in a DC-3.