Eighty-five years ago today, the Curtiss CW-20 took to the skies for the first time, marking the beginning of what would become the legendary Curtiss C-46 Commando. Originally designed as a ...

Designed to compete with the Douglas DC-4 and Boeing 307 Stratoliner, the C-46 was intended for luxury passenger service, featuring a spacious cabin with potential sleeping berths. The onset of ...