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World War I surplus Curtiss planes were used. DeHart operated this business from 1919 through 1921, during which time he carried over 2,000 passengers without accident. Following this venture he returned to California.
In 1942 DeHart was in the Estate Management business and for many years lived in the vicinity of San Francisco. In retirement he loved to travel and in 1962 he and Mrs. DeHart spent the summer in South America. He prided himself on his skill as a dart thrower.
Flying Pioneer, Early Bird Dana C. DeHart deserves great credit for his many contributions to the early use and development of aviation in the United States. Starting almost at the very beginning of flight he devoted a major part of his lifetime to flying and lived to see the rewards of his work. His name and accomplishments must be well recorded for the part he played in helping to give the world the great industry and service that aviation has become today. DeHart received his 50th Year Early Bird Plaque on September 8, 1961, at the California Aviation Meeting of that distinguished organization. On this memorable occasion he was taken for a flight in a modern Piper Apache plane and pilot Robert Blodget turned the controls over to him so he could enjoy the privilege of flying again. He was also a member of the Air Mail Pioneers and the Air Force Association.

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