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The Douglas DC-3 is one of the greatest aircraft in history. Many are still flying today in private use, in the freight configuration and on the air show circuit. The DC-3's first flight was on December 17, 1935. During World War ll, the DC-3 underwent modifications to become the legendary C-47. General Eisenhower counted the C-47 among the chief Allied assets that won the war. Douglas originally had planned a production run of 100 aircraft, but from 1935 to 1947 over 10,000 aircraft of all variants had been built.
American Airlines is a major United States based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The airline was founded on 15 April 1926, as American Airways. After its merger with US Airways in 2013, American became the world's largest airline with over 940 aircraft in service.
The American Airlines DC‑3 revolutionized U.S. air travel by introducing the first profitable, comfortable, all‑metal airliner that could operate without government mail subsidies. It became the backbone of AA’s passenger network from the mid‑1930s through World War II.American was the launch customer for the Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST) — the luxury sleeper version of the DC‑3. Features included:
- 14-16 sleeping berths
- Lounge style seating
- Overnight transcontinental comfort
American Airlines operated the world's first scheduled Douglas DC-3 service (from Newark, New Jersey to Chicago, Illinois on June 26, 1936. This reproduction of American's Douglas DC-3 with registration NC16013 was one of 113 in service. The aircraft was named "Flagship Virginia" and was the 13th Douglas DC-3 manufactured. This aircraft was fitted with a right-hand door, as were all od American's DC-3's. All other DC-3's had left hand doors. This aircraft provided service with American through the 1940's, when it was sold to Mexico in May of 1949 and was re-registered as XA-HOT.
This 1:72 beautiful mahogany reproduction of American's Douglas DC-3 is a very detailed model that includes:
- New, but does not have original box
- "Flagship Virginia" markings
- Razor sharp American markings of the era
- Detailed engines
- Rotating propellers
- Wood and metal display stand
The (approximate) dimensions are: 10.75" long with a 15.75" wingspan.
All sales are final. Shipping to the USA only. This is the only one available.
NOTE: This is a rare highly collectible mahogany reproduction of American's Douglas DC-3. This reproduction will be an excellent addition to any historic American Airlines collector, any Douglas DC-3 collector or any aviation enthusiast's collection.
NOTE: This model is new, but does not have the original box. It will be packaged with extra care for shipment.
NOTE: The fourth from the last photograph in the series is of the actual N16013 in flight. The last three are of a beautifully restored airworthy Douglas DC-3 in the American Airlines livery.
