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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It is one of the most reliable aircra.
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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.
Douglas C47B Dakota 4 UK Air Force Aviation Photo 2323152
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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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.
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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.
Douglas CC129 Dakota 3 (C47A) Canada Air Force Aviation Photo
C-47 41-38614 pilot Anglin crashed June 27, 1971. C-47 "The Broadway Limited" 41-38615 pilot Majure crashed November 5, 1942. C-47 "Shady Lady" 41-38631 pilot Brandt crashed November 26, 1942. C-47 "Early Delivery" 41-38658 pilot Schwensen crashed February 6, 1943. C-47 41-38662 pilot Crowley crashed March 11, 1943.
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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 US Air Corps became interested in the DC-3 and ordered a military version, called the C-47 or Dakota. It had many capabilities, including dropping paratroops and supplies, evacuating the wounded, troop transportation and glider towing. Eventually, about 10,000 C-47s were built for the US military.
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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.
Douglas C47A Dakota 3 (DC3) UK Air Force Aviation Photo
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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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 (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 Douglas Dakota is without doubt one of the most famous and most successful designs of aircraft in history. It was originally known as the Douglas Sleeper Transport and has been known as DC-3 (civilian versions) C-47 Skytrain, AC-47 Gunship, C-53, R4D, C-117 and Dakota (in UK and Commonwealth service). An amazing 70 years after the design's.
Douglas C47 Dakota. This aircraft actually took part in Normandy
Douglas C-47A Dakota III Price: $395,000 USD Dakota III KG400 is a true D-Day and Operation Market Garden Veteran Restored to perfection over the past 20 years by its current owners and with no expense spared and currently undergoing a bare metal strip down and seal. View Additional Images Allan Vogel +44 (0)7769 934646 [email protected]
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We're in a Douglas C-47 Dakota built in 1945, owned first by the U.S. Army, and later by the University of Michigan. Today she flies from Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti as a living artifact of.
Flying the C47 Dakota with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight The
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.
