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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherWind Canyon Books
ISBN-101879630397
ISBN-139781879630390
eBay Product ID (ePID)116058619
Product Key Features
Book TitleLegacy of the DC-3
Number of Pages365 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicAviation / General
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorHenry M. Holden
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
TitleLeadingThe
SynopsisDiscover the remarkable history of the airplane that changed the world. Featuring almost 500 photographs and illustrations, The Legacy of the DC-3, is an exciting, detailed account of the development of the DC-3/C-47. Considered the most beloved and historically-important aircraft ever manufactured, the DC-3 flew over 100 billion miles and carried 700 million passengers. From the beginning of Donald Douglas' career through the war years to the DC-3s of today, this book captures the DC-3's many amazing accomplishments, as well as interesting behind-the-scenes stories of the personalities and struggles that shaped the airplane dubbed Queen of the Skies. Author Henry M. Holden's extensive research includes a roster of every surviving DC-3/C-47 he could locate, as well as details on each variant product. The Legacy of the DC-3, is a must-have book for the aviation historian, researcher, engineer, casual reader and buff.