Aircraft Photo of 6854 | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 | South Africa - Air Force | AirHistory.net #809617
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:6854
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):32365
Operator Titles:(South Africa - Air Force)
Location
City / Airport:Johannesburg - RandMap
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:ICAO: FAGM   IATA: QRA   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:3 May 1980
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID: 809617
Photo Comment

During the Border War, the SAAF carried no roundels and the serial number was only carried on the nose. At the time this Dakota was operated by 44 Sqd at AFB Waterkloof. Delivered to the USAAF as 44-76303 9 Feb 145, to the RAF as KN326 18 Feb 1945, and to the SAAF as 6854 9 March 1945. Converted to C-47TP for maritime patrol duties with 35 Sqd, stored from around 2005. Photographer unknown

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