| 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 is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 July 2017, and has since been viewed 3846 times. |