Aircraft Photo of 12963 / FZ658 | Douglas CC-129 Dakota 3N | Canada - Air Force | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #48426
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:12963
Alternate Serial:FZ658
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas CC-129 Dakota 3N
C/n (msn):12217
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:436 Sqn
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Promotional Titles:Canucks Unlimited
Location
City / Airport:TrentonMap
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYTR   IATA: YTR   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:National Air Force Museum of Canada
 
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 48426
Photo Comment

This original WWII veteran served with 435 & 436 Squadrons in India from 1944-46 being used to transport supplies and troops to the British Army in Burma. Subsequently, it served in various squadrons in Canada until its retirement in 1989. It is now on display at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in this Canucks Unlimited scheme to commemorate its Burmese WWII history.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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