Aircraft Photo of N23SA | Conroy Tri-Turbo Three | AirHistory.net #315129
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N23SA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Conroy Tri-Turbo Three
Manufacturers:Douglas / Conroy
C/n (msn):4903
Promotional Titles:Maritime Patrol And Rescue
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Hope
Location
City / Airport:FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLF   IATA: FAB   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Farnborough International 1978
 
Photo Date:9 September 1978
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 315129
Photo Comment

Delivered to the USAAF as C-53 41-20133 in 1942. To TWA as NC44783 in 1945. Sold as N2001 in 1950, then to N700CC in 1962, N4700C in 1967 and N23SA in 1977. Converted to a Conroy Tri-Turbo Three. To Basler Turbo Conversions at Oshkosh, WI in 1994 and used for parts. Remains still there in 2010. The fictitious coastguard-like "Maritime Patrol And Rescue" markings are for promotional sales purposes only.

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

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