Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3)

28 Jun 2026 · © Airphotophil

A preserved Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the military variant of the DC-3, on outdoor display in front of a historic Ford Island Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

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AviatorShots81 · 29 Jun 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3 military variant)

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3 variant)

Aircraft

C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3) DC3

Olive drab military paint, no airline markings visible

Manufacturer

Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Great clarity and vibrant color; the aircraft and control tower create a striking vintage scene, though shadows obscure some detail.

Location

21.3603, -157.9620

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Aviation History

The Douglas C-47/DC-3 is one of the most significant aircraft in history, famed for its extensive use in WWII and as the backbone of civilian air transport in the early-mid 20th century.

Fleet Rarity

Considered rare as an active flyer, but over 10,000 built; several preserved in museums and occasional airworthy examples.

Record Flights

Was the first true airliner enabling widespread commercial air travel; notable for missions such as the D-Day invasion (WWII troop drops).

Safety & Events

Participated in notable historic events, including the Berlin Airlift and paratroop drops on D-Day during WWII.

Future Outlook

Likely preserved as a museum aircraft; C-47s are generally no longer regular flyers.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp (radial piston engines)

Engine

29.11 m

Wingspan

19.66 m

Length

2,400 km

Range

305 km/h

Speed

28 troops or 6,000 kg cargo

Capacity

12,701 kg

MTOW

5.16 m

Height

865 hp (645 kW) per engine

Thrust

Historic, predates ICAO standards

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