| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 17171 |
| Military Code: | 171 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-117D (DC-3S) |
| C/n (msn): | 43309 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MildenhallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUN IATA: MHZ Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day 1972 |
| Photo Date: | 14 October 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 2605 |
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The well-known NAF Mildenhall Super Dak at the annual Open House. On 21.11.73 the aircraft encountered severe icing over Iceland during a local supply flight, making it impossible to maintain height, so the crew elected to make a forced landing on a frozen river. The ice broke but 171 stayed afloat. After recovery the remains were abandoned and are still there topped by ice and snow This photo was added on 31 July 2017, and has since been viewed 2975 times. |