Aircraft Photo of OO-APC | Douglas C-53 Skytrooper | COBETA - Compagnie Belge de Transport Aériens | AirHistory.net #36473
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:OO-APC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-53 Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4930
Operator Titles:COBETA - Compagnie Belge de Transport Aériens
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:15 March 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 36473
Photo Comment

The inaugural flight of COBETA's Brussels-Manchester-Prestwick service, as Manchester's Lady Mayoress is welcomed aboard by the hostess. The flight crew watch with interest. The 'JM' on the fin denotes the parent company, John Mahieu Aviation.

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

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