Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

27 Jun 2026 · © TangoLima

Historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain with WWII D-Day invasion livery and nose art on display in a hangar, a true legend of aviation history.

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

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

Aircraft

C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) DC3

WWII D-Day invasion stripes, military nose art (\"Round Dance\")

Airline

Military / Historic (No modern airline)

Manufacturer

Douglas

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Great close-up of the nose art and D-Day stripes; background clutter and heads on right slightly distract from the composition.

Location

Republic Airport

FRG/KFRG

40.7286, -73.4143

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Republic Airport FRG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most historically significant military transport aircraft, critical in WWII operations—particularly in airborne troop drops for D-Day. Basis for both civil (DC-3) and military (C-47) aviation advancements.

Fleet Rarity

Of tens of thousands built, under 200 flyable C-47/DC-3s exist worldwide; WWII-era airframes are even rarer.

Record Flights

Operated in almost every WWII theater; numerous long- and short-range troop drops, supply runs, and even postwar record flights for durability.

Safety & Events

Participated in Normandy landings (D-Day), Berlin Airlift, multiple wars and humanitarian missions. Most incidents relate to wartime risks or extraordinary durability.

Future Outlook

Most remaining examples are preserved, fly in airshows, or are museum pieces. This well-maintained example may be flying or kept in operational condition.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial piston

Engine

29.11 meters

Wingspan

19.66 meters

Length

2,575 km

Range

333 km/h

Speed

28 (troops) or 2,700 kg cargo

Capacity

12,600 kg

MTOW

5.18 meters

Height

895 hp (667 kW) each (not jet thrust, but piston engine horsepower)

Thrust

Unrated (pre-ICAO standard); very loud piston engine

Noise