![Aircraft Photo of 6877 | AMI C-47TP | South Africa - Air Force | AirHistory.net #427262](/photos/0427262.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 6877 |
Other Marks: | 77 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
Aircraft Version: | AMI C-47TP |
Manufacturers: | Douglas / AMI |
C/n (msn): | 11925 |
Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 35 Sqn |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | SwartkopMap |
Country: | South Africa |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: FASK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | 21 September 2012 |
Photo by: | Tim Spearman |
Photo ID: | 427262 |
Photo Comment |
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Operated with the SAAF from 1945, flying for many years as a target tug for 25 Squadron from Ysterplat. Converted to C-47TP in the late 1990s and operated by 35 Squadron also based at Ysterplat. Involved in a runway excursion landing at Mthatha in November 2012 and believed written off. This photo is copyright © Tim Spearman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 January 2022, and has since been viewed 1651 times. |