Having previously flown with the titles of National Airports Authority (India), this Dakota is now owned by Mr. Diljeet Titus, a lawyer by profession and a passionate collector of vintage items including cars and aircraft. The aircraft started its life as a as C-47A-50-DL [C/No MSN 10178] built by Douglas. Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-24316 for operations in the Second World War. A data plate within the aircraft exists on the acceptance of this airframe by the USAAF on 2 September 1943.