| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N47TB |
| Alternate Serial: | 292847 |
| Military Code: | 3X-W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 12693 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | That's All --- Brother |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Caen - CarpiquetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFRK IATA: CFR Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Daks Over Normandy 2019 |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kas van Zonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 351698 |
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One of the most famous Daks of all. The aircraft entered service with the US Army Air Force in March 1944 as 42-92847 and was the lead aircraft in the D-Day invasion. The aircraft took part in many missions in the liberation of Europe until its return to the USA in August 1945. It later became NC88874/N88874 for many different owners. To the American Airpower Heritage Flying Musem in September 2015 as N47TB. Planned for a conversion to turboprop, but in the end it was restored to its former glory, with the intention of finishing in/by 2019 to participate in the 75th anniversary of D-Day. This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 April 2021, and has since been viewed 1483 times. |