89K views · 1.3K reactions | A breath of fresh air: Aer Lingus celebrates Irish aviation history as vintage Douglas DC-3 takes to the skies over Dublin. Hailing from the 1940s and 50s and freshly painted in the Aer Lingus livery of that era, the plane will feature at the Bray Air Display in Wicklow this weekend. | RTÉ News | Facebook

105K views · 3.3K reactions | Years after its service in WWII, the DC-3 continues to be used with distinction, now for civil aviation. Two reasons: its affordability and reliability. Planes That Changed the World | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

31K views · 1.1K reactions | A very happy 85th birthday to the venerable Douglas DC-3, which first flew on December 17, 1935! One of the most influential aircraft in the history of air travel, the DC-3 is still a working aircraft today as well as a mainstay at air shows and gatherings across the country. Where does the DC-3 rank on your list of historically important aircraft?! | EAA - The Spirit of Aviation | Facebook