Sorin C-47 Dakota Page

Name : C-47 Dakota Year of production 1940s Payload unknown Models known : C-47A, C-47B, C-47C Dakota, C-47D Skytrain

C-47 Dakota was the backbone of allied airlift operations during World War Two. Several thousands of aircraft have been built, and they were heavily employed throughout the war. C-17's participated at the largest airborne operation in history, the invasion of France, together with towed gliders and other aircraft.

Several C-47's still exist in the US and other countries, preserved by aircraft enthuziasts and some of them even fly at local or vintage airshows every year. Chances are you are likely to see them in the US more than anywhere else.

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