Boeing 247
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The Boeing Model 247 is an early American airliner, and one of the first such aircraft to incorporate advances such as all-metal semimonocoque construction, a fully cantilevered wing, and retractable
United Air Lines Boeing 247D in flight
The Boeing 247 production line
Early versions had the windshield raked forward, to avoid reflecting light off the cockpit instruments. It was later changed to a backward slope because it reflected landing lights on the ground.
United Airlines crew members and employees stand in front of a Boeing 247.
Douglas DC-3
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The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner that was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It had a lasting effect on the airline industry from the 1930s through World War II. It was devel
Boeing 247
…for a new airliner and funding Don Douglas to design and build the Douglas DC-1 prototype. Douglas eventually developed the design into the DC-2 and DC-3. The Boeing design had been the first to enter series production, but the 247 proved to have some serious deficiencies. Airlines considered its limited…
A DC-3 operated in period Scandinavian Airlines livery by Flygande Veteraner flying over Lidingö, Sweden, in 1989
DC-3 airliner cabin
Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST) showing the second row of windows for the upper bunk beds, above the airline titles
Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 engine of American Airlines Flagship Knoxville