Warplanes of the USA: Douglas C-47 Skytrain, USAAF, and R4D, USN
Douglas C-47 Dakota and Skytrain (USAAF Photo) Two USAAF C-47A Skytrains (based on the Douglas DC-3) from the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron, loaded with paratroopers on their way for the invasion of southern France (Operation Dragoon). The aircraft in the back is a Douglas C-47A-65-DL (Serial No. 42-100550), the other is a C-47A-90-DL (Serial No. 43-15661). … Read more