1939 Douglas DC-3 Airplane in "Heroes of the Sky" Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, July 2005
THF6496 / 1939 Douglas DC-3 Airplane in "Heroes of the Sky" Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, July 2005
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Digital photograph
Date Made
July 2005
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.3344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Technique
Digital photography (Digital camera)
Color
Multicolored
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Artifact1939 Douglas DC-3 Airplane
The Douglas DC-3, introduced in 1936, carried 21 passengers -- enough to fly profitably without relying on subsidies from air mail contracts. While the DC-3's economy appealed to airlines, its rugged construction and comfortable cabin attracted passengers. More than any other aircraft, the DC-3 ushered in the era of dependable, long-distance air travel in the United States.