Historic Aviation: The Douglas World Cruiser

In 1924, the United States Army Air Service successfully completed the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe. The mission utilized four custom-built biplanes manufactured at the Douglas aircraft factory in Santa Monica, California.

• The Route: The team traveled 26,345 miles across 28 countries.
• The Aircraft: The Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) was built to handle grueling conditions across diverse terrains.
• Legacy: The surviving aircraft, the Chicago and the New Orleans, are currently preserved in museums.