Aviation Pioneer Donald Douglas
Mike Machat, curator, Museum of Flying, talked about the contributions Donald Douglas made to the aviation industry.
Description
Mike Machat, curator, Museum of Flying, talked about the contributions Donald Douglas made to the aviation industry.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the origin of the Douglas Aircraft Company.
- Why did he choose Santa Monica for his flying operational base?
- Explain the significance of the Douglas World Cruiser that was designed for the U.S. Army.
- Explain the impact Donald Douglas had on commercial aviation in the 1930s.
- Describe the contributions to aviation that he made during WWII.
- How did commercial aviation change following WWII and what role did Donald Douglas play?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Aviation
- Engineer
- Pioneer
- Prototype
- Visionary