Aircraft Photo of DO-5 | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | Finland - Air Force | AirHistory.net #505829
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:DO-5
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19795
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Helsinki - VantaaMap
Country:Finland
Airport Codes:ICAO: EFHK   IATA: HEL   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
 
Photo Date:19 August 2022
Photo by:Juhani Sipilä
Photo ID: 505829
Photo Comment

DO-5 was built 1944. The Finnish Air Force acquired it from Denmark in 1960 and aircraft served in airworthy condition until April 7th 1967. DO-5 was stored in Halli until November 14th 1977 when its fuselage and tail transferred to Utti. There it served as a ground teaching aid for paratroopers. The DO-5 was transferred to the Aviation Museum Society on November 14th 2018. Ex D-CADI, F-OAEL, X-2, PH-TBV and 43-15329. [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70/2,8]

This photo is copyright © Juhani Sipilä, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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