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Italy. Douglas DC-3 airplane transferred by crane to "Volandia" (VIDEO)

Varese, Italy - The only working model on display to public in Italy

"'Volandia'- 'Parco e Museo del volo', one of the largest aviation museums in the world- adds another piece to the collection of over 45 aircraft: the only Italian working model of a Douglas DC-3. 33 m wing span, 23 seats and an average cruise speed of 274km/h are the main features of this Douglas DC-3, one of the first airplanes used for public transport of passengers. The aircraft, a twin...

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Rome, Italy, 04/27/2012 14:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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