Douglas Propliners

Rene J. Francillon’s in-depth study of the world’s first truly modern airliners is crammed with stunning photographs of Douglas prop-liners from the golden age of air travel, as well as detailed technical illustrations and full-colour profiles of Douglas aircraft in the airline liveries of the period. Comprehensive appendices give full production details of the DC-1 through to DC-7 models; fuselage serial numbers assigned to the DC-1 through to DC-7; constructor numbers and initial customers for all DC-1 through to DC-7, including military variants; and Douglas aircraft historical thumbnails, first flight date, number of aircraft built, brief details and specifications for all aircraft models built by the Douglas companies.