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The story of DC-3 Mainliner N814CL is one of preservation, stewardship, and a deep commitment to keeping aviation history alive. Built in 1945, the aircraft has served in a variety of unique roles throughout its distinguished life, reflecting both its versatility and enduring value. Among its many chapters, N814CL flew for the American Embassy in Peru, supported corporate operations for Rockwell Standard Steel Spring Company, and served the State of Georgia during the adminis

The Palm Springs Air Museum’s C-47 is “What’s Up Doc?”, an airworthy Douglas C-47B Skytrain with a particularly interesting international history. The aircraft is U.S. Army Air Forces serial 44-76423, construction number 32755/16007. It was built at Douglas’ Oklahoma City plant and entered British service as a Dakota IV, RAF serial KN381. It was delivered to RAF No. 187 Squadron in March 1945. Its postwar career was unusually long and varied. The museum records its subsequen

Stanley E. McGrew Former Supervisory Pilot, Large Airplane Program Region Four, USDA Forest Service "It is Impossible, in practice, to plan for a “safe” life of exactly so many hours or years. We can only consider the problem in statistical terms and in light of the accumulated data and experience." ~ J. E. Gordon, Structures (325) Much of the material appearing in this document has previously been captured in my PowerPoint slide show “Metamorphous,” the viewing of which re