Douglas C47A Skytrain (DC3) Dakota National Air Aviation Photo
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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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]
Douglas C47 Dakota Iran Air Force Aviation Photo 5610653
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.
DOUGLAS DC3 (C47 DAKOTA) Flight Manuals
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 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 C47A Dakota 3 (DC3) UK Air Force Aviation Photo
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.
Vehicle ID C47 Dakota/Skytrain, Douglas Commercial3, R4D Goonies
The C-47 Dakota. The Douglas DC-3, which made air travel popular and airline profits possible, is universally recognized as the greatest airplane of its time. Some would argue that it is the greatest of all time. The DC-3 was not only comfortable and reliable, it also made air transportation profitable.
C47 Dakota Pentax User Photo Gallery
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
Douglas C47A Dakota 3 (DC3) UK Air Force Aviation Photo
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
Douglas C47 Dakota Israeli Air force DA.C
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. Contents 1 Design and development 2 Operational history
Flying the C47 Dakota with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight The
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.
C47 Dakota ZA947 25 years with the BBMF RAF Memorial Flight Club
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.
Douglas C47B Dakota 4 UK Air Force Aviation Photo 2323152
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.
Douglas C47 Dakota ZA947 In March 1993 C47 Dakota Mk III… Flickr
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 CC129 Dakota 3 (C47A) Canada Air Force Aviation Photo
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.
Douglas C47 "Skytrain", "Dakota". Военнотранспортный самолет. (США)
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.