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

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A rare, airworthy Douglas C-47 Skytrain in historic D-Day invasion livery flies against a dramatic sky—an icon of WWII aviation heritage.

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

Aircraft

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

WWII USAAF D-Day invasion stripes - historical/heritage military livery

N43176

Registration

Manufacturer

Douglas

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Gritty storm clouds add drama and the classic DC-3 is caught crisply in flight—great timing and moody ambiance.

Location

Wittman Regional Airport

OSH/KOSH

43.9844, -88.5570

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Wittman Regional Airport OSH

Airport

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Aviation History

The Douglas DC-3 and its military variants like the C-47 are among the most important and influential transport aircraft in history, renowned for their reliability and role in World War II including D-Day operations.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare airworthy example, as few C-47s/DC-3s remain flying and even fewer in period-correct D-Day military colors.

Record Flights

Flew across continents with troops and supplies; iconic for Berlin Airlift operations.

Safety & Events

No specific event for this airframe, but the DC-3/C-47 series has an extensive history of long service, operations during D-Day and the Berlin Airlift, and remarkable survivability in wartime.

Future Outlook

Likely maintained as a flying museum piece or for airshow appearances.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial piston engines

Engine

28.96 m

Wingspan

19.66 m

Length

2,575 km

Range

290 km/h

Speed

Up to 27 paratroopers or 6,000 kg cargo

Capacity

11,430 kg

MTOW

5.16 m

Height

Not applicable (piston engine, output approx 1,200 hp each)

Thrust

Unrated (predates ICAO noise standards)

Noise