| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "42-90321" |
| Alternate Serial: | 290321 |
| Military Code: | UA-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-53C Skytrooper |
| C/n (msn): | 4978 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Darlin' Dorien |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Best / Bevrijdende Vleugels [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Collection: | Museum Bevrijdende Vleugels |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2019 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 727371 |
| Photo Comment |
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In the woods near the village of Best (NL) a museum called 'Bevrijdende Vleugels' (= Wings of Liberation) reminds us of the liberation of The Netherlands. The museum had two well-restored Dakotas parked outside in the markings used during the invasion. Both carry a fake serial, "290321" on this one is in fact the birth date of Jan Driessen, the founder of the museum. In real life this aircraft was USAAF 43-2022. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 September 2024, and has since been viewed 116 times. |