| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 1902 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-5 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-5 (C-110/R3D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas R3D-1 (DC-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 607 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NAS Anacostia |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Oakland - Metropolitan Oakland InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOAK IATA: OAK Local: OAK Other: - |
| Photo Date: | April 1941 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7904 |
| Photo Comment |
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Twelve 16-22 seat DC-5's were built in 1939/40 with KLM being the only civil operator. The U.S. Navy bought seven new examples of the R3D and the prototype was impressed by them. 1902 was delivered to NAS Anacostia in July 1940. It is seen visting the US West Coast wearing Anacostia titles. The U.S. national marking had no bars at this time and was not marked on the fuselage. Taken by F. Shertzer and image given to me by William T. Larkins 40 years ago for publication. No DC-5's survive.. This photo was added on 14 September 2017, and has since been viewed 835 times. |