Aircraft Photo of VH-RRA | Douglas C-47B Skytrain | CSIRO | AirHistory.net #62173
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:VH-RRA
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):33099/16351
Operator Titles:CSIRO
Location
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith InternationalMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSSY   IATA: SYD   Local: YSSY   Other: -
 
Photo Date:19 June 1971
Photo by:David Carter
Photo ID: 62173
Photo Comment

VH-RRA was withdrawn from use in 1978 and stripped of useful parts. Despite having relatively few hours, the number of holes drilled in the fuselage and wings for experiments made it unsuitable for commercial use. The hull was used by the Sydney airport fire service until 1988 when it was scrapped completely.

This photo is copyright © David Carter, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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