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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!

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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 DOX. Das erste GroßraumFlugschiff 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...