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aspen31
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DC-3 Question Sept 22, 2009 6:42:28 GMT -5

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Post by aspen31 on Sept 22, 2009 6:42:28 GMT -5

Hi all
I've been looking through old photos of some DC-3s and came across one of a Provincetown - Boston (Eastern Express) machine with the rear entrance on the right side rather than left. Can't tell from this particular photo if there was also a left one. Anyone know the history of DC-3s with this different configuration?
Thanks
Warren

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DC-3 Question Sept 22, 2009 9:29:29 GMT -5

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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Sept 22, 2009 9:29:29 GMT -5

Hi,

Many DC-3's were built with right hand entrances (and no, there is not one on the left side).

American Airlines ordered almost all their DC-3's with right hand doors, for example. That's why when they helped develop the CV-240 with Convair the door was on the right side.

Hope this helps,

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doylebob
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DC-3 Question Sept 22, 2009 10:45:16 GMT -5

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Post by doylebob on Sept 22, 2009 10:45:16 GMT -5

I had the distinct pleasure of flying (several times) on PBAs DC3s on the short trip back and forth between KBOS and KHYA in the mid-80's. My trips we always boarded LEFT rear (in fact I never noticed any with RHR doors - maybe just not paying attention).

Some of those flights were quite scary, they were not the most comfortable in rough weather and it always unnerved me a bit to see oil pouring out of the engine and streaming back along the wing! I have to say though that I am delighted now to have had the opportunity to fly the beautiful DC-3.