Aircraft Photo of HB-IRN | Douglas C-47B Skytrain | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines | AirHistory.net #60754
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:HB-IRN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):33393/16645
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:12 December 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 60754
Photo Comment

The inaugural Swiss Air Lines departure of their scheduled service to Zurich (Kloten). The four hour flight occasionally made a refuelling stop at Brussels if strong headwinds were encountered.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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