Aircraft Photo of G-AKDT | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 | Kearsley Airways | AirHistory.net #12440
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-AKDT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):25606/14161
Operator Titles:Kearsley Airways
Aircraft Name:Sirocco
Location
City / Airport:Liverpool - John LennonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGGP   IATA: LPL   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:26 March 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 12440
Photo Comment

Delivered to the RAF as KJ822 serving in South East Asia with 48 Squadron. Bought by Kearsley Airways in August 1947 and named "Sirocco". Visiting Speke on Grand National Day with racegoers. Sold to East African Aws in June 1950 as VP-KIF.

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