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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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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.
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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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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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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.. World War II Transport Evolution and Development The military career of the Douglas DC series began in 1936 when the Army Air Corps ordered a pair of DC-2s under the designation C-32.
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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.
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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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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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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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Build date: 1943, MSN manufactures serial number 12435 to USAAF Feb 3, 1944 and issued USAAF serial number 42 92615. To RAF as Dakota III KG400 at RAF Montreal Feb 8, 1944. flown to RAF in UK Feb 28, 1944. 233 Squadron RAF Mar 1, 1944. 435 Squadron RAF Sep 13, 1945. 233 Squadron RAF. Returned to the Canadian government in April 16, 1946.
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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 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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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.
Douglas C47 "Skytrain", "Dakota". Военнотранспортный самолет. (США)
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
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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.