| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 36 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 9798 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | London - LutonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGGW IATA: LTN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1983 |
| Photo by: | Kerry Taylor |
| Photo ID: | 653972 |
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One of two French Navy Dakota's from 56S visiting Luton on a training flight. This one is the former USAAF 42-23936 and operated during WWII in North Africa and Europe. Later going to CSA as OK-WDU until 1958. From 1958 to 1983 with the Aeronavale as 36. in 1983 to France as F-GEOM with Stellair and later Transvalair. To the UK in 1994 as G-DAKK with Classic Airways, South Coast Airways and Air Atlantique. In 2006 moved to storage at the Aviadrome in Lelystad. Currently with Classic Wings for restoration. Registration G-DAKK still current in 2024. This photo is copyright © Kerry Taylor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 February 2024, and has since been viewed 477 times. |