Douglas C47A Dakota 3 (DC3) UK Air Force Aviation Photo 1944681
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and variants remain in service with various operators. During World War II, the armed forces of many countries used the C-47 and modified DC-3s for.
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Douglas C-47 (Skytrain / Dakota) Medium Transport Aircraft [ 1942 ] The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was perhaps the most famous of the many transport aircraft employed during World War 2 - seeing combat service into the Vietnam War years.
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The National WWII Museum's C-47, serial number 42-93096, was built at the Douglas Aircraft Manufacturing plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. "096" was delivered to the US Army on April 8, 1944, at which time it was assigned to the 806th Army Air Force Base Unit at Baer Field, Indiana.
Douglas C47 "Skytrain", "Dakota". Военнотранспортный самолет. (США)
Douglas C-47 Dakota Click on one of the thumbnails below to access the 4 photos of this aircraft. Status: On display Airworthiness: Airworthy (flown regularly) Type: Transport Built: 1944 Serial Number: RCAF FZ692 Construction Number: 12295 Civil Registration: C-GRSB Current Markings: RCAF FZ692 Length: 63 ft 9 in Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in
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Douglas C-47 Skytrain. Photo gallery of a Douglas C-47 Dakota, The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line service with various military operators through the 1950s.
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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is a military development of the civilian DC-3 aircraft. It was a military transport used widely by the Allies of World War II and had been in service with different military operators for several years. Table of Contents Specifications Photo Gallery Description Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Co. Country: United States
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The Douglas built C-47 Skytrain (aka Dakota, aka "Gooney Bird") was a superlative military aircraft and saw widespread use by every Allied service in every theater of WWII. The C-47, a modified DC-3, became famous for carrying paratroopers and towing gliders full of soldiers and heavy equipment into battle.
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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota ( RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops.
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Although our C-47 Dakota is not owned by the National Warplane Museum, it has been her home since 2002. Here are some interesting facts. Built in 1943 as a C-47B (B model had engine modifications for high altitude operation) by the Douglas Aircraft Company in Oklahoma City OK. Serial #43-49819
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Affectionately known as the "Gooney Bird," the C-47 was the primary military transport of the Allies during the Second World War. More than 10,000 were built, with most serving with the Army Air Forces as the C-47 Skytrain, the U.S. Navy as the R4D, and the Royal Air Force as the Dakota.
Dc3 (douglas C47 Dakota Photograph by David Wall Fine Art America
Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft CC-129 Douglas Dakota Three Dakotas on the tarmac at Winnipeg, including "Pinocchio" from Cold Lake, in 1985. Date modified: 2017-08-31 Description of the CC-129 Dakota
Douglas C47A Skytrain (DC3) Dakota National Air Aviation Photo 0973859
The C-47 Skytrain (and Dakota) was a gentle evolution and adaptation of the DC-3, fitted with a cargo door (used for parachutists as well), a hoist attachment to haul payload up the fuselage, a strengthened floor and glider towing shackles. The C-53 was a specialised troop transport variant, lacking the multi-role equipment of the C-47.
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A number of 1664 Hamilton Standard Propellers, mounted on 832 Douglas C-47s brought 25.000 airborne troops over to Normandy on D-Day 1944, now 75 years ago. Meet the Plane and the Prop that achieved the Normandy Para Drop, follow my Dakota Hunter Blogs over the coming weeks, with more facts and stories about the flight of the biggest fleet of C.
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It was the plane that made the airborne drops over Normandy possible, revolutionized commercial travel and soldiered on into the 21st Century: The C-47 Skytr.
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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota ( RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops.
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Republic 4D See all media Category: Science & Tech Also called: Dakota or Skytrain DC-3 C-47, U.S. military transport aircraft that served in all theatres during World War II and continued in service long afterward. It was used to haul cargo, transport troops, drop paratroops, tow gliders, and as a flying ambulance.