March 31 is the final day of UK long-haul operations for Aer Lingus UK, following the closure of its base at Manchester Airport.
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A Lake Central DC‑3 cruises with that classic taildragger swagger, polished aluminum catching the sun. Pratt & Whitney radials thrum in perfect sync, prop discs shimmering. The vintage cheatline pops against the metal skin as the old workhorse tracks steadily across the Midwest sky, every rivet whispering golden‑age airline grit.