Douglas

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The Douglas Aircraft Company was a major American aerospace manufacturer, founded in 1921 by Donald W. Douglas. Renowned for its innovation and production of commercial and military aircraft, Douglas played a significant role in shaping aviation history. The company produced iconic aircraft such as the DC-3, DC-8, and the famous World War II-era C-47 Skytrain. Douglas was also instrumental in the development of strategic bombers like the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-47 Stratojet. In 1967, the company merged with McDonnell Aircraft to form McDonnell Douglas, which later became a part of Boeing in 1997. The legacy of Douglas Aircraft Company lives on through its groundbreaking contributions to aviation technology and its lasting impact on the aerospace industry.