May 19, 2016 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Aviation, Commercial Aircraft, Daily Image 2016, Douglas DC-3, Nikon D300
The American Airlines DC-3, like all American Airliners were flagships. They heralded their arrival at an airport by the copilot inserting a flagstaff bearing an American Airlines flag into a socket just outside the window immediately after landing. The arrival or departure of an American Airliner was never a humdrum event—it took place with flag flying.
May 1, 2013 | AF 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR, Aviation, Aviation Portfolio, Douglas DC-3, Nikon D300
OshKosh just offers so many opportunities to photograph beautiful airplanes like the Douglas DC-3. On this particular day, the weather was not cooperating with mostly grey skies. Occasionally, there was a break to get a few images with clouds. American Airlines, like many other airlines and air cargo carriers, used DC-3s for many years. It was the first really popular and economical airliner. In fact, DC-3s are still in service today used mostly for cargo.