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. The C-47 remained in front-line service with various military operators for many years. It was produced in approximately triple the numbers as the larger, much heavier payloa

21 reactions | Douglas C-47 Skytrain "LUCK OF THE IRISH" taxing towards the runway for another takeoff. 81 years ago, it was taxing for takeoff in Europe during WWII. Stop in the museum to see the detailed history of the airplane, the crew, their many missions during the war. | Air Heritage Aviation Museum | Facebook

5.6K views · 350 reactions | Waco CG-4A Hadrian, Douglas C-47D Skytrain and the North American P-51D Mustang on display in the WWII Gallery. #avgeek #dronephotography Skydio | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook

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