Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/DC-3-Wing-Assembly--1940-2JRSXLJLVVMM.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarWorkers Prepare to Attach DC-3 Wing, 1940DC-3 in FactoryDouglas Aircraft Worker in Wheel Well of a DC-3Executive DC-3 Ground MaintenanceDC-3 Production Line in Santa MonicaDC-3 ManufacturingDouglas Workers with DC-3A Douglas "Rosie" Works in the Shadow of a C-47 WingFinal C-47 Built at Douglas Long Beach FactoryView AllView more with similar tones DC-3 Wing Assembly, 1940Select usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:The Douglas DC-3, which made air travel popular and airline profits possible, is universally recognized as the greatest airplane of its time. Some would argue that it is the greatest of all time.In addition to the 455 DC-3 commercial transports built for the airlines, 10,174 were produced as C-47 military transports during World War II.For both airline and military use, the DC-3 proved to be tough, flexible, and easy to operate and maintain. Its exploits during the war became the stuff of legend.BI44859 (sm 18491)Maximum size:5754px × 4428px (~72 MB)19.1in × 14.7in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-adults-assembly lines-commercial airline livery-copy space-DC-3-Douglas Aircraft-Douglas Aircraft Santa Monica Facility-factory workers-glare-ground shots-historic production status-indoors-left side views-male-obsolete / old-fashioned-several/groups-shine-viewed from above-vintage / retro-wing join-wingsRelated Photo/Videos:View All
