DC-3 Society to Celebrate 90 Years of the Douglas DC-3 at AirVenture 2025

The DC-3 Society will mark the 90th anniversary of the legendary Douglas DC-3 with a week of commemorative events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. The celebration will spotlight the aircraft’s historic contributions to both military and civil aviation, especially its critical role during World War II.

Throughout the week, attendees can expect:

• Formation flights and flyovers featuring DC-3s and its military variant, the C-47.
• Society member gatherings to honor the aircraft and the vibrant community keeping its legacy alive.

Aircraft participating include those that returned to Europe as part of the DC-3 Society’s major commemorative missions on the D-Day 75th and 80th anniversaries, and the Berlin Airlift 70th and 75th anniversaries:

• C-47 Placid Lassie
• C-47 owned by Vaerus Jet Sales
• C-47 Virginia Ann

Also joining is the A-26 Million Airess, a twin-engine light bomber with a decorated combat record from World War II through the Cold War. This aircraft also flew in the DC-3 Society’s 2024 Legacy Tour, supporting D-Day 80 and Berlin Airlift 75.