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I Flew in the Douglas DC-3, a WWII Workhorse of Aviation, Over the Amazon

Published by New York Times World By Max Bearak and Federico Rios · 31 July 2026 at 12:00
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The Douglas DC-3 was mass produced during World War II. Today, one of the few still remaining transports passengers in Colombia’s jungle.

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