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

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Two Douglas C-47 Skytrains in classic USAAF D-Day markings soaring together, a stirring tribute to WWII aviation history.

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

Aircraft

C-47 Skytrain (Military DC-3 variant) DC3

WWII USAAF Invasion Stripes

Manufacturer

Douglas

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Good catch of twin warbirds in formation; image is a bit soft and underexposed but nicely timed and cleanly framed.

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic WWII military transport; pivotal in D-Day operations (Normandy 1944); backbone of Allied air logistics in WWII.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely rare: Fewer than 200 airworthy C-47/DC-3s globally; only a handful in WWII colors.

Record Flights

Flew D-Day (June 6, 1944) missions delivering paratroopers and supplies over Normandy.

Safety & Events

Many C-47s air-dropped paratroopers and supplied besieged troops (e.g., Battle of Bastogne, Operation Market Garden).

Future Outlook

Most remaining C-47s are privately owned or museum aircraft, often flown at airshows.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial piston engines

Engine

29.1 meters

Wingspan

19.7 meters

Length

2,575 kilometers

Range

300 kilometers per hour

Speed

28 paratroopers or 6,000 kg cargo

Capacity

13,300 kilograms

MTOW

5.2 meters

Height

890 hp (664 kW) each

Thrust

Not standardized (Pre-ICAO noise era, radial piston engines)

Noise