EASTERN AIRLINES DC-3

Historical Note:    Our DC-3 Eastern model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form.  Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted DC-3 Eastern model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane.  The DC-3 Eastern model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original DC-3 Eastern model airplane.  It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod.  This top-quality DC-3 Eastern model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:72
W/S:      16.0    inches
Lgth:      11.0    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KDC3EAT                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $169.95

Historical Note Cont'd:    The DC-3 Eastern Douglas was engineered by a team led by Chief Engineer Arthur E. Raymond, and first flew on December 17, 1935 (the 32nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk). The aircraft was the result of a marathon phone call from American Airlines CEO Cyrus Smith to Donald Douglas requesting the design of an improved successor to the DC-2. The amenities of the DC-3 Eastern Douglas (including sleeping berths on early "DST" -- Douglas Sleeper Transport -- models and an in-flight kitchen) popularized air travel in the United States. With only three refueling stops, eastbound transcontinental flights across America taking approximately 15 hours became possible. Westbound trips took 17 hours 30 minutes due to typical prevailing headwinds - still a significant improvement over the competing Boeing 247. Before the arrival of the DC-3, such a trip would entail short hops in commuter aircraft, during the day, coupled with train travel overnight.

The DC-3 Eastern Douglas was engineered by a team led by chief engineer Arthur E. Raymond, and first flew on December 17, 1935 (the 32nd anniversary of the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk). The aircraft was the result of a marathon phone call from American Airlines CEO Cyrus Smith to Donald Douglas requesting the design of an improved successor to the DC-2. The amenities of the DC-3 Eastern Douglas includes sleeping berths on early "DST" -- Douglas Sleeper Transport -- models and an in-flight kitchen.

The DC-3 Esatern Douglas popularized air travel in the United States. With only three refueling stops, eastbound transcontinental flights across America taking approximately 15 hours became possible. Westbound trips took 17 hours 30 minutes due to typical prevailing headwinds - still a significant improvement over the competing Boeing 247. Before the arrival of the DC-3, such a trip would entail short hops in commuter aircraft, during the day, coupled with train travel overnight.

The DC-3 Eastern Douglas is a fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II, DC-3 Eastern Douglas is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made.