Aircraft Photo of 43-48905 / 348905 | Douglas AC-47D Skytrain | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #11619
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:348905
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:May 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 11619
Photo Comment

Douglas C-47B converted to AC-47D with extended radar nose for checking air navigation aids at USAFE bases. Operated by 1858 Airways & Air Checking Flight of the AACS. Later redesignated EC-47D. To South Vietnam AF in 1964.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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