Dornier Do X | The History Of The Giant 12-Engine Flying Ship
If you’d like to donate towards the Do X reconstruction project, please do so here: https://www.do-x-vision.de/en/give-a-boost-to-the-do-x/ The mighty Dornier Do X is the focus of today’s video. Not only are we going to explore its history, but we will also learn about a project that is bringing this huge flying ship back to life. I’d like to extend a big thank you to Peter Kielhorn for speaking with me about the Do X Reconstruction Project! Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here – https://patreon.com/rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord – https://discord.gg/GMQkpeccjc Recommended Reading: Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier’s Legendary Flying Boat – https://amzn.to/3Whcjf3 Vom Original zum Modell, Flugschiff Dornier Do X – https://amzn.to/3JAz469 Nowarra.H (1978) Dornier DO-X. Das erste Großraum-Flugschiff der Welt. NACA Aircraft Circular No.109. 0:00 Intro 3:05 A brief history of Claude Dornier 10:14 Origins of the Do X 27:35 Design and construction of the Do X 43:50 Maiden flight and record settings 50:04 Modifications and plans for international service 59:20 Do X international adventure / airmail shenanigans 1:10:22 Financial troubles and a German Tours 1:21:09 Later years and final fate 1:27:41 The Do X Reconstruction Project 2:19:35 Additional info & recommended reading… Credit to : Rex’s Hangar