Aircraft Photo of G-BFPU | Douglas SC-47D Skytrain | AirHistory.net #220880
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BFPU
Other Marks:T.3-49
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas SC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26692/15247
Location
City / Airport:BlackbusheMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLK   IATA: BBS   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 August 1978
Photo by:Danny Grew
Photo ID: 220880
Photo Comment

Acquired by War Birds of Great Britain 4 Apr 78 ex T.3-49 Spanish Air Force. It was being ferried to Yemen when it developed engine problems and made a forced landing near Karima, Sudan, on 24 Sep 78. The 2 crew escaped but the aircraft burnt out.

This photo is copyright © Danny Grew, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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