| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 12963 |
| Alternate Serial: | FZ658 |
| Military Code: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas CC-129 Dakota 3N |
| C/n (msn): | 12217 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 436 Sqn |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| Promotional Titles: | Canucks Unlimited |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | TrentonMap |
| Region / Country: | Ontario, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYTR IATA: YTR Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | National Air Force Museum of Canada |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 48426 |
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This original WWII veteran served with 435 & 436 Squadrons in India from 1944-46 being used to transport supplies and troops to the British Army in Burma. Subsequently, it served in various squadrons in Canada until its retirement in 1989. It is now on display at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in this Canucks Unlimited scheme to commemorate its Burmese WWII history. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 March 2018, and has since been viewed 210 times. |