| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | OH-LCH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3(CF) |
| C/n (msn): | 6346 |
| Operator Titles: | Airveteran |
| Display Paint: | Aero - Finnish Airlines |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Helsinki - VantaaMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFHK IATA: HEL Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 August 2022 |
| Photo by: | Eero Saarela |
| Photo ID: | 491068 |
| Photo Comment |
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December 1942, rolled out from Douglas Aircraft Company factory Santa Monica, CA. Delivered to the USAF as C-53C, reg 43-2033 in 1942. State of Finland purchased the aircraft 1948 to Aero and it became OH-LCH, flying first scheduled passenger flight July 21st, 1948. Was written from use 1960, but taken back in use 1963 with a freight door. Operated by Aero/Finnair to April 1, 1967. Operated from 1970 to 1985 by Finnish Air Force as DO-11. To Airveteran as OH-LCH 1986 which operates the aircraft still summer 2022, soon 80 years after first flight. This photo is copyright © Eero Saarela, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 August 2022, and has since been viewed 459 times. |