Douglas World Cruiser first flight around the world (1924)

The Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) was developed to meet a requirement from the United States Army Air Service for an aircraft suitable for an attempt at the first flight around the world.
The first aerial circumnavigation of the world was completed in 1924 by four aviators from an eight-man team of the United States Army Air Service.
The 175-day journey covered over 26,345 miles (42,398 km).
The Douglas World Cruisers (DWC) was configured as floatplanes for most of the journey.
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credit The Royal Aeronautical Society