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  1. Donald Wills Douglas Sr. (April 6, 1892 – February 1, 1981) was an American aircraft industrialist and engineer. An aviation pioneer, he designed and built the Douglas Cloudster. Though it failed in its intended purpose—being the first to fly non-stop across the United States—it became the first airplane with a payload greater than its ...

  2. Jun 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Donald Douglas, one of the most famous aircraft builders in the history of aviation. He designed and produced the first airplane capable of cross-continental flight, the DC-3, and many other civil and military planes.

  3. Donald Wills Douglas Sr. Birth. 6 Apr 1892. Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. Death. 1 Feb 1981 (aged 88) Palm Springs, Riverside County, California, USA. Burial. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Add to Map. Memorial ID. 28547162. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 16. Flowers 16. Created by: Paul. Added: Jul 26, 2008.

  4. BY ROBERT L. JOHNSON. DONALD WILLS DOUGLAS, aviation pioneer, founder of Douglas Aircraft Company, died on February 1, 1981, in Palm Springs, California. His leadership in the aviation/aerospace industry for more than fifty years contributed greatly to development of the world's air transport system and to the exploration of space.

  5. Feb 1, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Donald Wills Douglas Senior, the founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company, which produced iconic aircraft such as the DC-3 and the DC-8. Discover how he started his career, built his legacy, and passed away in 1981.

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  7. Oct 6, 2005 · Learn about the life and career of Donald Wills Douglas, Sr., the founder of Douglas Aircraft Company and a pioneer in early aviation. Explore the collections and records related to his work and legacy at the Museum of Flight Archives.

  8. He was the president of the Douglas Aircraft Company, which his father, Donald Wills Douglas Sr. founded, from 1957 to 1967, when the company merged with McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. He was on the board of directors of Douglas Aircraft from 1953 until the merger, then on the board of McDonnell Douglas from 1967 to 1989.

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