Aircraft Photo of EI-ACG | Douglas C-47 Skytrain | Aer Lingus | AirHistory.net #389414
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:EI-ACG
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47 Skytrain
C/n (msn):4579
Operator Titles:Aer Lingus
Aircraft Name:St. Malachy
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1958
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 389414
Photo Comment

Dropped parachute troops near Picauville, Normandy on D-Day, sustaining battle damage in the process. To Aer Lingus in 1946 and briefly carried EI-ALR with Benedar Air in 1961 until sold to the Aeronavale who operated it until 1979 when it was preserved as a memorial exhibit.

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