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SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES: Click the "share" button or copy screen if you like - Just DON'T crop the watermark off please. Your support is ALWAYS appreciated if you wish to contribute to the artist (Zelle and Paypal QR codes amongst the photos in the beginning of the gallery). NOTE: The built-in system for ordering print products has been disabled to allow for a more personal experience with Norman helping you understand and select your print products, so please contact Norman Kent at [email protected] for additional information, guidance and to place an order and for any special requests.
Welcome to the gallery for the "The Return of Mr. Douglas” at Skydive Deland, Florida.
Mr. Douglas is a DC-3A Serial # 4126 April 10, 1941 with amazing history since it was built, including being owned by the Hilton Corporation and also by Donald Douglas (that is how it got it’s name), many celebrities flew in this airplane before it became a famous skydiving aircraft. Mr. Douglas started flying Skydivers in 1972 and was active for many years until it blew an engine in 2001 and remained in Tennessee until a few years ago when restoration began.
It is amazing to see Mr. Douglas flying again and to jump out of it!
On April 4, 2026 Mr. Douglas flew again for the first time for skydivers at Skydive Deland, and performed flawlessly, taking up 98 jumpers and 8 observers.
The Mr. Douglas Society wanted to make sure that Rocky Evans was on the first load, Rocky was instrumental on the start of the society as it was his vision that Mr. Douglas DC-3 would be restored, additionally, Rocky was married inside Mr. Douglas and they jumped out for a "Freefall" kiss to consummate their marriage. His ashes were flown by Nancy Sherman followed by Karen McLarty and T.K. Donle, eternal flight for you Rocky!!
On April 9-12th 2026 Mr. Douglas traveled to Fitzgerald Georgia and flew 5 loads for 125 skydivers.
On April 18, 2026 He returned to Skydive Deland and flew 6 loads for 180 skydivers and observers for Bill Booths Birthday party.
Mr. Douglas plans to travel the airshow circuit and visit near by DZ’s along the way.
Mr. Douglas has a super interesting story, check it out in the internet for full details.
This gallery contains all images I selected from what I shot in the course of the events in Skydive Deland. Enjoy browsing and re-living the awesome flights!
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SOCIAL MEDIA SHARES: Click the "share" button or copy screen if you like - Just DON'T crop the watermark off please. Your support is ALWAYS appreciated if you wish to contribute to the artist (Zelle and Paypal QR codes amongst the photos in the beginning of the gallery). NOTE: The built-in system for ordering print products has been disabled to allow for a more personal experience with Norman helping you understand and select your print products, so please contact Norman Kent at [email protected] for additional information, guidance and to place an order and for any special requests.
Welcome to the gallery for the "The Return of Mr. Douglas” at Skydive Deland, Florida.
Mr. Douglas is a DC-3A Serial # 4126 April 10, 1941 with amazing history since it was built, including being owned by the Hilton Corporation and also by Donald Douglas (that is how it got it’s name), many celebrities flew in this airplane before it became a famous skydiving aircraft. Mr. Douglas started flying Skydivers in 1972 and was active for many years until it blew an engine in 2001 and remained in Tennessee until a few years ago when restoration began.
It is amazing to see Mr. Douglas flying again and to jump out of it!
On April 4, 2026 Mr. Douglas flew again for the first time for skydivers at Skydive Deland, and performed flawlessly, taking up 98 jumpers and 8 observers.
The Mr. Douglas Society wanted to make sure that Rocky Evans was on the first load, Rocky was instrumental on the start of the society as it was his vision that Mr. Douglas DC-3 would be restored, additionally, Rocky was married inside Mr. Douglas and they jumped out for a "Freefall" kiss to consummate their marriage. His ashes were flown by Nancy Sherman followed by Karen McLarty and T.K. Donle, eternal flight for you Rocky!!
On April 9-12th 2026 Mr. Douglas traveled to Fitzgerald Georgia and flew 5 loads for 125 skydivers.
On April 18, 2026 He returned to Skydive Deland and flew 6 loads for 180 skydivers and observers for Bill Booths Birthday party.
Mr. Douglas plans to travel the airshow circuit and visit near by DZ’s along the way.
Mr. Douglas has a super interesting story, check it out in the internet for full details.
This gallery contains all images I selected from what I shot in the course of the events in Skydive Deland. Enjoy browsing and re-living the awesome flights!
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