| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 6811 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 11986 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 86 Advanced Flying School |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | HowickMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FAHC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | May 1975 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 385042 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered to the USAAF as 42-92211 October 1943, to the RAF as FL579 November 1943 and the SAAF as 6811 December 1943. Converted to C-47TP late 1990s. Seen here para dropping with the red fin flash of the 86 AFS. Photo: Dave Becker This photo was added on 21 August 2021, and has since been viewed 608 times. |