221 results found
Registration / Serial:17171
Military Code:171
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43309
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1972
Photo Date:14 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2605Submit Correction
View count: 3546
The well-known NAF Mildenhall Super Dak at the annual Open House. On 21.11.73 the aircraft encountered severe icing over Iceland during a local supply flight, making it impossible to maintain height, so the crew elected to make a forced landing on a frozen river. The ice broke but 171 stayed afloat. After recovery the remains were abandoned and are still there topped by ice and snow
Registration / Serial:17171
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43309
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:17171
Military Code:171
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43309
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1972
Photo Date:14 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2605Submit Correction
View count: 3546
The well-known NAF Mildenhall Super Dak at the annual Open House. On 21.11.73 the aircraft encountered severe icing over Iceland during a local supply flight, making it impossible to maintain height, so the crew elected to make a forced landing on a frozen river. The ice broke but 171 stayed afloat. After recovery the remains were abandoned and are still there topped by ice and snow
Registration / Serial:17171
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43309
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact