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    DC-3 75th Anniversary Celebration

    Presented by Hiller Aviation Museum at Hiller Aviation Museum

    December 17-December 18, 2010

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    DC-3 75th Anniversary Celebration
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    On December 17, 1935 the first Douglas DC-3 transport took to the sky on its maiden flight from Clover Field, Santa Monica California - the site of the Douglas Aircraft Factory. Aircraft designer and builder, Donald Douglas' plans to revolutionize the airline industry were on the line with that first flight, he wasn't to be disappointed. Much like the importance on the Wright Brothers first flight, the first DC-3 took to the air on the same...

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    On December 17, 1935 the first Douglas DC-3 transport took to the sky on its maiden flight from Clover Field, Santa Monica California - the site of the Douglas Aircraft Factory. Aircraft designer and builder, Donald Douglas' plans to revolutionize the airline industry were on the line with that first flight, he wasn't to be disappointed. Much like the importance on the Wright Brothers first flight, the first DC-3 took to the air on the same day 32 years later.

    Safe and reliable and built for passenger comfort, the DC-3 quickly became standard of commercial flight, enabling the fledgling airline industry to carry passengers at a profit for the first time. While revolutionizing commercial air travel, military variants of the DC-3 were an integral part of WWII. Out of the 10,631 of the type built under Douglas guidance from 1935 until 1947, it is estimated that over 1,200 of the sturdy twin engine transports are still flyable worldwide.

    On December 17 & 18, the Hiller Aviation Museum will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the historic DC-3 with a tribute featuring a host of presentations by experts, a photo exhibit and a number of DC-3's on display. Also on display will be antique cars, WWII jeeps and re-enactors in costume. Visit the official website to see the schedule of events.


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    Hiller Aviation Museum

    601 Skyway Road
    San Carlos, CA 94070

    Full map and directions

    Tickets:

    $7-$11
    Children 4 and under free


    Times:

    Fri: 12pm-5pm
    Sat: 10am-5pm


    Phone: 650-654-0200

    Parking:

    Free parking.


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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