Last reported registration HK-3630X with Lineas Aereas del Mar in Colombia in 1994 but noted as impounded at Madrid AFB in that country in February 1995.

Registered to Coastal Airways at the time. The reg dates back to its time with Red Carpet Flying Service in the late 70s. Eventually ended up with LAP Colombia as HK-3630. Since retirement (date uncertain), it has been reported as preserved at the Fénix aviation museum in Cali (Colombia).

Delivered to the USAAF as 43-48188 in 1944. To N87630 in 1961, N395R in 1973, C-GGVU in 1975, N800RC in 1977, YS-43C by 1987 and HK-3632X in 1992. Impounded at Madrid by 1995.

I first noticed this DC-3 in a hangar at the Cargo area of Cali in 2008, but was unable to identify it. In 2015 it had been taken into the caring hands of the Museum at the airport. A much better place for such a propliner. Still with its markings of the last operator, LAP Colombia.