#c47skytrain

Douglas C-47 Skytrain floatplane conversion, US Air Base, Cuba c.1940 . . . . . #c47 #c47skytrain #skytrain #floatplane #dakota #c47dakota #douglas #dc3 #wwii #wwiiaircraft #history #aviationhistory #vintageaircraft #transportaircraft #airplane_pictures #airplanepics #worldofaviation #aviationpic https://www.instagram.com/p/BygPusQIU1W/?igshid=1tj0p8n7knwq3

Few aircraft have impacted as many lives and made as much of a difference around the world as the venerable Douglas DC-3 / C-47. The DC-3 revolutionized air travel and transport when it was introduced in the 1930s and ‘40s. Over the years, many pilots have stated that the only plane that can replace a DC-3 is another DC-3... A claim to which there must be some credence, as even now, at over 70 years old, this type of aircraft is still a workhorse in many remote locations and austere environments around the globe. . . . . This particular airframe used to be operated by Catalina Flying Boats and was a staple in the skies over Long Beach, CA. While I dearly miss the sight and sounds of her overhead, it is comforting to hear that she’s being overhauled and retrofitted with turboprops after which she will be flying aid missions in Africa, likely for many years to come. . . . . #dc3 #c47 #skytrain #dakota #sunrise #cloudporn #aviation #plane #aircraft #douglasdc3 #c47skytrain #c47dakota #dac #dak #nowthatsanairplane #soundofround #aviationphotography #realairplane (at Long Beach Airport)

C-47 Skytrain (Douglas DC-3) resting on a foggy ramp at night. #parachute #skydive #parachutejump #airborne #dc3 #skytrai n #c47 #c47skytrain #c47dakota #ddaydoll #warbird #keepemflying #foggy #fog #backlit #glow #avgeek #avgeeks #aviation #aviators #aviationgeek #aviationdaily #aviationphotography #internationalsocietyforaviationphotography

C-47 "The S.N.A.F.U. Special" has an impressive pedigree having participated in all the major airborne operations of the Second World War including: - Operation Overlord, - Operation Dragoon, - Operation Market Garden, - Operation Repulse and - Operation Varsity. For this design we have made some slight changes to our previous C-47 designs with a focus on the aircraft nose art and markings instead of those on the tail. 🤙😎 . . 🌍 www.iloveahangar.com 🌎 🎁 Unique aviation apparel and gifts for the aviation enthusiast. 🎁 . . 🛫FREE SHIPPING! 📦 🌎 . 🛩CUSTOM REQUESTS AVAILABLE ⚒ (For custom request please complete the Custom Design Request form at www.iloveahangar.com) . #c47 #c47skytrain #warbirdsphotographer #warbirds #warbird #avgeek #operationoverlord #ww2aviation #militaryaviation #thesnafuspecial #usaaf #usaac #ww2planes #chucktaylors #standoutfromthecrowd #pilotgifts https://www.instagram.com/p/B-9ogIuhkEO/?igshid=3erynw4hs3s

Last weekend we had the honor of seeing this C47 Dakota. It was in town for a event at The Silent Wings museum. This Skytrain was named "Southern Cross". Absolutely beautiful plane. In honor of all the pilots,crew and soliders that flew in them during D-Day #aviation #aviationphotography #avgeek #c47skytrain #c47dakota #vintage #vintageplane #ww2 #dday (at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport - LBB)

Flabob Airport DC3 Fly In #timhunterphotography #worldwar2 #ww2 #dday #greatestgeneration #c47skytrain #warbird #warbirds #dc3flyin #flabobdc3flyin (at Flabob Flying Circus / DC-3 Fly-In)