Aircraft Photo of VT-CTV | Douglas C-47A Dakota | AirHistory.net #790769
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VT-CTV
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota
C/n (msn):10178
Location
City / Area:New Delhi / Titus Museum [ Off-Airport ]
Country:India
Collection:Titus Museum
 
Photo Date:15 September 2018
Photo by:Dipalay Dey
Photo ID: 790769
Photo Comment

Having previously flown with the titles of National Airports Authority (India), this Dakota is now owned by Mr. Diljeet Titus, a lawyer by profession and a passionate collector of vintage items including cars and aircraft. The aircraft started its life as a as C-47A-50-DL [C/No MSN 10178] built by Douglas. Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-24316 for operations in the Second World War. A data plate within the aircraft exists on the acceptance of this airframe by the USAAF on 2 September 1943.

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

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