Aircraft Photo of C-GRSB | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | Environment Canada - Environmental Emergencies | AirHistory.net #99411
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C-GRSB
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):12295
Operator Titles:Environment Canada - Environmental Emergencies
Location
City / Airport:Hamilton - John C MunroMap
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYHM   IATA: YHM   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
 
Photo Date:15 September 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 99411
Photo Comment

This C-47 is a relatively new addition to the CWHM after ending its time with Environment Canada. It was built for the USAAF but went instead to the RAF in Feb. 1944 as FZ692 and then on to the Canadian's 437 Squadron in Sept. 1944. Subsequently given the serial 12945 as part of the RCAF where it served with 424 Squadron at CFB Trenton.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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