| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | KK156 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 26740/15295 |
| Operator Titles: | Greece - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | Πολεμική Αεροπορία |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Thessaloniki - SedesMap |
| Country: | Greece |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LGSD IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 1993 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 294549 |
| Photo Comment |
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This Dakota belonged to the 355/1 STM based at Thessaloniki-Sédes. At that time, the base was equipped with metal plates taxi and runway. The noise coming off from the main gear when rolling over the metal plates during take-off, overwhelmed the beautiful engine noise. That came to an abrupt end when the aircraft started to fly, the one could enjoy the engine sounds. The once USAAF Skytrain, (43-49479) and RAF KK156 was transferred to Greece in September 1949. It was eventually withdrawn from service early 2005. KK156 was last seen at Tanagra air base in 2013. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 October 2020, and has since been viewed 426 times. |