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Douglas DC-4, DC-6, and DC-7: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History
With his hugely successful commercial aircraft, including the legendary DC-3, founder Donald W. Douglas led his company to the forefront of aircraft manufacturers starting in the 1930s. “Depend on Douglas” was the company motto, and the company founder stood behind it with his name. Between 1945 and 1960, the DC-4, DC-6, and DC-7 four-engine “Big Prop” models were flown by many of the world’s most famous commercial airlines of the era, including Pan Am, United, American, Eastern, Delta, KLM, BOAC, Swissair, SAS, Air France, Alitalia, and Japan Air Lines. This is the history of the design, development, and operational use of the Douglas Big Props, including technical specifications and details of military variants. Period photographs bring to life the fascinating history of these early, and influential, commercial airliners, some of which still fly today.
144 pages, Hardcover
Published May 28, 2023
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October 11, 2023
A workhorse for both cargo and passengers.
I love old commercial aircraft made during the 1930s to the 1960s. They were classy, built tough and made to last.
Air flight back then was mainly via prop aircraft and Douglas made the best.
Follow the history of DC series of aircraft used for commercial flight.
Vintage photos showcases the interiors of each plane, their instrumentation, flight crews, passenger amenities and much more.
I just love the old brochures, memorabilia and other artifacts from the past.
Back then it was a special occasion to fly on a plane. People dressed up, enjoyed full meals, excellent service and comfortable seating and with lots of leg room.
Schiffer Publications’ Legends Of Flight Douglas DC-4, DC-6 And DC-7 A Legend Of Flight Illustrated History by Wolfgang Borgmann, is packed with fascinating text, wonderful old photos in black and white and color, charts, specs, promotional material recreations and so much visual history.
Did you know that Douglas aircraft were used in the Berlin airlift. That and so much more delves into the history of all the Douglas aircraft-variations and all in this marvelous small hardbound book!
"For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7
I love old commercial aircraft made during the 1930s to the 1960s. They were classy, built tough and made to last.
Air flight back then was mainly via prop aircraft and Douglas made the best.
Follow the history of DC series of aircraft used for commercial flight.
Vintage photos showcases the interiors of each plane, their instrumentation, flight crews, passenger amenities and much more.
I just love the old brochures, memorabilia and other artifacts from the past.
Back then it was a special occasion to fly on a plane. People dressed up, enjoyed full meals, excellent service and comfortable seating and with lots of leg room.
Schiffer Publications’ Legends Of Flight Douglas DC-4, DC-6 And DC-7 A Legend Of Flight Illustrated History by Wolfgang Borgmann, is packed with fascinating text, wonderful old photos in black and white and color, charts, specs, promotional material recreations and so much visual history.
Did you know that Douglas aircraft were used in the Berlin airlift. That and so much more delves into the history of all the Douglas aircraft-variations and all in this marvelous small hardbound book!
"For we live by faith, not by sight." — 2 Corinthians 5:7
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