31K views · 1.1K reactions | A very happy 85th birthday to the venerable Douglas DC-3, which first flew on December 17, 1935! One of the most influential aircraft in the history of air travel, the DC-3 is still a working aircraft today as well as a mainstay at air shows and gatherings across the country. Where does the DC-3 rank on your list of historically important aircraft?! | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation | Facebook

105K views · 3.3K reactions | Years after its service in WWII, the DC-3 continues to be used with distinction, now for civil aviation. Two reasons: its affordability and reliability. Planes That Changed the World | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook