Aircraft Photo of N747M | Douglas B-23 Dragon | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #362122
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N747M
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-23 Dragon
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-23/C-67 Dragon
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-23 Dragon
C/n (msn):2719
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNGZ   IATA: -   Local: NGZ   Other: -
Event:NAS Alameda Open House 1979
 
Photo Date:19 May 1979
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 362122
Photo Comment

Built as B-23 S/N 39-033. Bought surplus in 1945 by Howard Hughes. At the time slide was taken the owner was Bill Daly/World Airways. As of 2021 it is still registered and is in restoration.

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

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