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

3.5K views · 59 reactions | Check out the graceful DC-3 in this week's Warbird Minute! The DC-3/C-47 made history in both the civilian world and military world with its extended range and speed when it first entered service. Many of these beautiful birds are still in commercial use today! #dc3 #radialengines #soundofround #warbirds | Fight to Fly Studio | Facebook