Formally handed over to American Airlines on March 2, 1937, NC17334 was the 45th DC-3 off the production line and the 24th in American's 'Flagship' fleet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

Flagship Detroit over Manhattan on July 18, 2012 during Al Blackman's 70th anniversary flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

DC-3 NC17334 Flagship Detroit is the world's oldest DC-3 still flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

NC17334 wears original style American Airlines Flagship markings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

DC-3 NC17334 on the flight line at John F Kennedy Airport on July 18, 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935