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Puzzle #18 was Douglas DC-3.
The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner that was manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It had a lasting effect on the airline industry from the 1930s through World War II. It was developed as a larger, improved, 14-bed sleeper version of the Douglas DC-2.
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What the record says
Puzzle 18 ran on 29 Jul 2026 and the answer was Douglas DC-3, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - Douglas; Origin - United States; Role - airliner. The numbers: First flight - 1930; Number built - 607.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- Douglas
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1930
- Role
- airliner
- Number built
- 607