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DC-3 Society | 90th Anniversary Events

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Let's Celebrate!

This December 17, the DC-3 made its maiden flight in 1935, 90 years ago. Today, nearly 200 DC-3 variants are treasured aircraft still flying today. They are incorporated into Part 91 flight departments, used for cargo and freight, missionary flights, emergency response operations, flying museums, airshows and more!

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The Grand Dame, the legendary DC-3s, is famed all over the world. An aircraft so accomplished in war and in peace, a DC-3 Society was formed in her honor. This society is a prized space for DC-3 owners, operators, pilots and maintainers, enthusiasts and historians, our youth and even professional media to thrive, share and seek resources and benefit from membership in various ways. It's a community focused on celebrating the aircraft that changed air travel to what it is today. Check our out new DC-3 Society member levels and benefits here: https://www.dc3society.org/join

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90th Anniversary
Main Event

Continue to check back to this site as we update collective 90th flying missions, events and outreach, as well, news of our main event!

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"Into Flight Once More"

Special Anniversary Film Screening
 

We are delighted to bring to you an exclusive members-only screening of "Into Flight Once More," presented in partnership with Sound Off Films and featuring crew from our 2019 and 2024 legacy missions. Narrated by Gary Sinise, this award-winning documentary film highlights the stories of our aircraft and operators.

The film will begin at 3:00 p.m. EST on December 17th, followed by an audience Q&A with crew from the mission! All members will be sent a link for access prior to the screening. An active membership is required to access this special anniversary event, and we hope to see you there. 

Expired member or non member? That's ok! If your membership has lapsed, renew today. You can easily renew online. Not a member? No problem. It's quick and easy to join online!

And...as a gift from us this holiday season, use code 20HOLIDAY25 at checkout for 20% off any level of membership at DC3Society.org when you join or renew!

For access to the screening, please join/renew by Tuesday, December 16 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

We cannot wait to see you there! 

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DC-3 Society Celebrated 90 Years of the Douglas DC-3 at AirVenture 2025
 

The DC-3 Society marked the 90th anniversary of the legendary Douglas DC-3 with a week of commemorative events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The celebrations spotlighted the aircraft’s historic contributions to both military and civil aviation, especially its critical role during World War II.
 

Throughout the week, we were able to participate in:
 

  • Formation flights and flyovers featuring DC-3s and its military variant, the C-47.

  • Society member gatherings to honor the aircraft and the vibrant community keeping its legacy alive.

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Aircraft operators include those that returned to Europe as part of the DC-3 Society’s major commemorative missions on the D-Day 75th and 80th anniversaries, and the Berlin Airlift 70th and 75th anniversaries:

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  • C-47 Placid Lassie

  • C-47 Vaerus Jet Sales

  • DC-3 Western Airlines

  • C-47 Virginia Ann

  • DC-3 Private Owner - Jordan & Nicole Brown

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Also joined with the DC-3 Society was the A-26 Million Airess, a twin-engine light bomber with a decorated combat record from World War II through the Cold War. This aircraft also flew in the DC-3 Society’s 2024 Legacy Tour, supporting D-Day 80 and Berlin Airlift 75

 

 

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