Douglas DC-5 - A Short History
Channel: A Short History
Date: 2023-05-04

Discover the incredible story of the Douglas DC-5, a versatile and adaptable aircraft with a remarkable military history. In this episode, we dive into the development, military applications, notable missions, and the lasting legacy of this lesser-known aircraft from the Douglas Aircraft Company.

Join us as we explore the various roles the DC-5 played during World War II, including its service with the United States Navy and Marine Corps, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force, and even the Imperial Japanese Navy. Learn about the daring missions and fascinating incidents involving the DC-5, such as the evacuation of Java and the legendary "Dutch One" incident.

UPDATE: Please note that the image att 3:29 obviously is not a DC-5, rather a Douglas R5D - I was tired when finishing the edit. Sorry about that :)

MEDIA:
Images in the Public Domain.
"Douglas R5D-1 (39171) NATS (4866864257).jpg" by Bill Larkins, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Douglas_R5D-1_(39171)_NATS_(4866864257).jpg,  License: CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)
"Douglas DC-5 R3D-2 Oakland USMC (4460577039).jpg" by Bill Larkins, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Douglas_DC-5_R3D-2_Oakland_USMC_(4460577039).jpg, License: CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Douglas_DC-5_NC21701_(7861583628).jpg

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