Former Ecuadorian Air Force FAE-063 / HC-BFG. Delivered to FAE on April 1976, written off on unknown date. Fuselage has since been preserved at Fuerte Patria, the 9th Special Forces Brigade of the Ecuadorian Army to train paratroopers.

Stored at the base "Fuerzas Especiales No.9", north of Latacunga.

One of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9, along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. A photo of the other one can also be found here. Neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed, but this one is suggested to be FAE4341, ex PP-ANP. This may have undergone a conversion during its civil years in Brazil in the 1950s, explaining the pax door. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S).

This is one of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9 (hence the "EFE-9" on the fin), along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. Unfortunately neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed. This one is fitted with regular C-47 cargo doors on the other side. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

One of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9, along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. A photo of the other one can also be found here. Neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed, but this one is suggested to be FAE4341, ex PP-ANP. This may have undergone a conversion during its civil years in Brazil in the 1950s, explaining the pax door. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S).

Showing some details of the inside. Preserved here at the base of the "Fuerzas Especiales No.9", the parachute department of Ecuador's special forces. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Strange looking fake engines and props! This is one of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9 (hence the "EFE-9" on the fin), along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. Unfortunately neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed. This one is fitted with regular C-47 cargo doors on the other side. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Stored at the base of "Fuerzas Especiales No-9", close to Latacunga. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S).

One of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9 (hence the "EFE-9" on the fin), along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. Note the missing engines and very fake props. A photo of the other DC-3 can be found here. Unfortunately neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed. This one is fitted with regular C-47 cargo doors on the other side. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

The parachute benches in one of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Preserved here at the base of the "Fuerzas Especiales No.9", the parachute department of Ecuador's special forces, with type, c/n and serial painted on the tail. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

On display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9, along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. Data plates had been removed unfortunately. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

One of two DC-3s on display at the parachute jumping base of the Escuela de Fuerzas Especiales No.9 (hence the "EFE-9" on the fin), along the Pan-American highway north of Latacunga. A photo of the other one can be found here. Neither aircraft could be positively identified because all data plates had been removed, but this one is suggested to be FAE4341, ex PP-ANP. This may have undergone a conversion during its civil years in Brazil in the 1950s, explaining the pax door. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S).

In the base of the Special Forces "FuerzasEspeciales No.9" you find a few hidden treasures, like this one!