Author: MCALLISTER, BRUCE
Title: Dc-3: A Legend in Her Time: A 75th Anniversary Photographic Tribute
Description: Boulder, CO: Roundup Press, 2010. Hardcover. ISBN: 0615228771. B&W and Color; 11 x 9"; Oblong shaped hard cover has blue spine with silver lettering. Slight rubbing, scuffing to boards. Light rubbing scuffing to DJ; in a mylar cover. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w photographs. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. 'Documenting the legacy of this beloved aircraft, this comprehensive photographic history celebrates the 75th anniversary of the DC-3. First appearing during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s, the versatile Douglas DC-3 has been used in numerous situations from the Berlin Airlift to Vietnam and has outlasted every other commercial aircraft in the world. Offering insight into why the DC-3 has outlived its contemporaries, this homage also discusses what role this aircraft plays today, such as how updated turboprop versions are used in polar research missions, firefighting, and military operations.' Notes; bibliography. Extra heavy/3#.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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