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Delivered to the USAAF as 43-48987 then to the RAF as KJ956 in 1944. To the RCAF in 1951. Reserialled as 12949 in 1970. Preserved at Winnipeg from 1974. Later repainted as KG788.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of 435 Squadron, the Canadian Forces unveiled this C-47, serial 12949, in the colours used by 435 Sqn during the Burma Campaign. The serial KG788 is fake, this aircraft actually was KJ956 (later 12949). The unveiling took place on May 24, 2014 in hangar 16 at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, and in mid September 2014 the aircraft was returned to its old spot next to the Stevenson Parade Square, as seen in this photo. RAF 435 and 436 Squadrons were based in India during the Burma Campaign beginning in 1944, and were critical to getting supplies to difficult areas due to terrain, weather and lack of transportation infrastructure.

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications). Note the earlier "RCAF" triple lightning bolt cheat-line still in place, as opposed to the "CAF" double lightning bolt found on later aircraft. On the left is B-25 Mitchell serial 5203.

CC-129 is a Canadian Forces designation with extension type 4MSC, (SC=Special Communications)

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of 435 Squadron, the Canadian Forces unveiled this C-47, serial 12949, in the colours used by 435 Sqn during the Burma Campaign. The serial KG788 is fake, this aircraft actually was KJ956 (later 12949). The unveiling took place on May 24, 2014 in hangar 16 at 17 Wing in Winnipeg, and in mid September 2014 the aircraft was returned to its old spot next to the Stevenson Parade Square, as seen in this photo. RAF 435 and 436 Squadrons were based in India during the Burma Campaign beginning in 1944, and were critical to getting supplies to difficult areas due to terrain, weather and lack of transportation infrastructure.