| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VP1045 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota |
| C/n (msn): | 20276 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YelahankaMap |
| Country: | India |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VOYK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 10 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 783718 |
| Photo Comment |
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Ex 43-15810 delivered on 12 May 1944 and was transferred to India on 5 June 1944. The Dakota flew in support of the India China ATC, and later for the Indian Government. It became VT-CME on 16 July 1947 until 1957. The Dakota went to the Indian Air Force in June 1963 and was kept at Belgaum after its retirement. The other side of this aircraft is painted as BJ1045. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 February 2025, and has since been viewed 734 times. |