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With her first flight about 65 years ago, she was one of over 10,000 planes produced by Douglas, mostly for military purposes. Following WW2 the DC3, or Gooney Bird as she is affectionately called, was the aircraft used by many fledgling airlines to commence business. The Air Nostalgia DC3 , with 28 seats, has been lovingly restored and improved and now features TV screens and a nose camera so all passengers can share the pilot's view. Flying at between 5,000 and 8,000 feet at 150 knots, and much lower to view special sights, flights are an exploration, not a high speed dash between two cities. As well as a welcome champagne, tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, wine and water are provided on a complimentary basis, together with snacks as appropriate to the length of the flight.
My companions and I travelled to and from Avalon on the Sunday. Although we have flown in C-47/DC-3 aircraft at other airshows, those flights were not in the same league as the Air Nostalgia experience. The magnificent presentation of the aircraft, the immaculate interior and the friendly atmosphere generated by the entire crew, made for an outstanding flight. We congratulate those responsible for restoring the aircraft and thank you for making the trip possible. We are looking forward to repeating the experience and I would appreciate being placed on the list to receive advance notice of your arrangements for 2007 Graeme Reid Click the above DC3 picture , a reminder of yesteryears style, to view our current programmes. AOC VT578811-01 |
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When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. 
