Breitling DC-3 Stops in St. Louis During World Tour on Way to Oshkosh

By Carmelo Turdo

The Breitling DC-3 World Tour continues through the Midwest, arriving at St. Louis Downtown Airport this morning. Pilots Francisco Agullo and Yannick Bovier taxied the iconic Douglas DC-3 to the Jet Aviation St. Louis apron around 10:45am, and the crew's luggage was quickly unloaded and stored for the day. St. Louis Downtown Airport is a fitting place for such an historic aircraft tour to visit, tracing its origins back to 1929 with the rise of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation and the advances in aviation technology leading to the development of aircraft like the Douglas DC-3. The Breitling DC-3 is scheduled for a local flight this afternoon, departing tomorrow for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.

The Breitling DC-3 was delivered to American Airlines in 1940, served with the USAAF in World War II from 1942-1944, and flew with regional carriers through the 1980s. It was brought to Switzerland in 2008. This DC-3 is currently certified to carry passengers and is IFR equipped. 

Here are some views of the arrival at the Jet Aviation St. Louis terminal.

Following the arrival, group photos were taken with Jet Aviation St. Louis staff and the crew at the aircraft.

 

The Aero Experience thanks Chris Todtenhausen, Jet Aviation St. Louis FBO Manager, and the helpful staff for facilitating our coverage of the Breitling DC-3 arrival today. Thanks also to the Breitling crew and all those who made the St. Louis leg of the tour possible.