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Pioneers in Aviation: Donald Douglas and "Dutch" Kindelberger"

The Douglas Cloudster, shown in 1921 shortly after roll out, was reputed to be the first aircraft able to carry a useful load. The Cloudster eventually was converted to a 10-passenger airliner.
Below, Douglas with a DC4.

From the website: The Rise and Fall of Donald Douglas

Below is the Legendary James Howard "Dutch" Kindelberger, who worked for Donald Douglas as his Chief Engineer.

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