The Flagship Detroit Foundation is a non-profit (501c-3) organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of one of the most popular aircraft in American Airlines history. The Flagship Detroit, NC-17334, is the oldest flying DC-3 in the world Dedicated to the preservation, operation, and display of the oldest flying DC-3 in the world. We intend to educate the public about the history of commercial aviation and honor the many designers, engineers, flight crews, and passengers that participated in this golden era of the inauguration of successful commercial aviation.