252 results found
| Registration / Serial: | KN452 |
| 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): | 32923/16175 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary Display 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 32461Submit Correction |
| View count: | 999 |
Served the RAF from March 1945 until retirement in November 1967. It had been based in South East Asia, Gibraltar, Malta and Aden. Exhibited at the RAF 50th Anniversary display at RAF Abingdon.
| Registration / Serial: | KN452 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32923/16175 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | KN452 |
| 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): | 32923/16175 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary Display 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 32461Submit Correction |
| View count: | 999 |
Served the RAF from March 1945 until retirement in November 1967. It had been based in South East Asia, Gibraltar, Malta and Aden. Exhibited at the RAF 50th Anniversary display at RAF Abingdon.
| Registration / Serial: | KN452 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32923/16175 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Abingdon (EGUD / ABB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 1968 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Airways |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Waddington Airshow 1981 |
| Photo Date: | June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 29946Submit Correction |
| View count: | 161 |
Seen doing pleasure flights at the Waddington Airshow. Note the Vulcan and A.10 in the background
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Airways |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Airways |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Waddington Airshow 1981 |
| Photo Date: | June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 29946Submit Correction |
| View count: | 161 |
Seen doing pleasure flights at the Waddington Airshow. Note the Vulcan and A.10 in the background
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Airways |
| City / Airport: | Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOJI |
| 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): | 33159/16411 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 28522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
Delivered to RAF as KN550 in May 1945. Seen here being rebuilt by Eagle Aircraft Services at Ringway in 1956, using wing from G-AGIZ. Later VR-AAO, VP-BAH and VP-BBN. Destroyed by fire at Nassau Bahamas 21 November 1960. The ex RAF Airspeed Oxford G-AOUT at right was not overhauled and was dismantled.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOJI |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33159/16411 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOJI |
| 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): | 33159/16411 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 28522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
Delivered to RAF as KN550 in May 1945. Seen here being rebuilt by Eagle Aircraft Services at Ringway in 1956, using wing from G-AGIZ. Later VR-AAO, VP-BAH and VP-BBN. Destroyed by fire at Nassau Bahamas 21 November 1960. The ex RAF Airspeed Oxford G-AOUT at right was not overhauled and was dismantled.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOJI |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33159/16411 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | KN645 |
| 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): | 33335/16587 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
Previously USAAF 44-77003 and carried an RAF maintenance serial of 8355M.
| Registration / Serial: | KN645 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33335/16587 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | KN645 |
| 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): | 33335/16587 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25145Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
Previously USAAF 44-77003 and carried an RAF maintenance serial of 8355M.
| Registration / Serial: | KN645 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33335/16587 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 2008 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSN |
| 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): | 33379/16631 |
| Operator Titles: | South Coast Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
Leased short term by South Coast Air Services from 12 July 1965 until 22 November 1965 and based at Shoreham Airport, Sussex.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSN |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33379/16631 |
| Operator Titles: | South Coast Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSN |
| 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): | 33379/16631 |
| Operator Titles: | South Coast Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
Leased short term by South Coast Air Services from 12 July 1965 until 22 November 1965 and based at Shoreham Airport, Sussex.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSN |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33379/16631 |
| Operator Titles: | South Coast Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PK-IBS |
| 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): | 33579/16831 |
| Operator Titles: | Bouraq Indonesia Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Jakarta - Kemayoran (WIID / JKT) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Photo Date: | December 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
Operated by the RAF till 1961 as KP277, this Dakota was bought by Philippine Airlines in 1962, going on to Bouraq in 1970. Like many of her kind derelict in Indonesia at the time, she was later scrapped
| Registration / Serial: | PK-IBS |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33579/16831 |
| Operator Titles: | Bouraq Indonesia Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Jakarta - Kemayoran (WIID / JKT) (closed)Map | Country: | Indonesia |
| Photo Date: | December 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PK-IBS |
| 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): | 33579/16831 |
| Operator Titles: | Bouraq Indonesia Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Jakarta - Kemayoran (WIID / JKT) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Photo Date: | December 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
Operated by the RAF till 1961 as KP277, this Dakota was bought by Philippine Airlines in 1962, going on to Bouraq in 1970. Like many of her kind derelict in Indonesia at the time, she was later scrapped
| Registration / Serial: | PK-IBS |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33579/16831 |
| Operator Titles: | Bouraq Indonesia Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Jakarta - Kemayoran (WIID / JKT) (closed)Map | Country: | Indonesia |
| Photo Date: | December 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| 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): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Skyways Air Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 408 |
The former KN274 was first civilian registered to Starways in 4.52, going on to Skyways three years later after service with Kuwait National. Dbr on 17.8.78 when the aeroplane slewed off the runway at Lydd
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Skyways Air Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| 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): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Skyways Air Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 20662Submit Correction |
| View count: | 408 |
The former KN274 was first civilian registered to Starways in 4.52, going on to Skyways three years later after service with Kuwait National. Dbr on 17.8.78 when the aeroplane slewed off the runway at Lydd
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Skyways Air Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A65-69 |
| 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): | 27127/15686 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Berlin - Gatow (EDUG / GWW) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 2008 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19146Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
This Dakota was rarely seen or photographed as it was tucked away inside the barracks on the far side of the field at Gatow. Originally delivered to the RAAF in Feb 1945 and flown over 11 days to Berlin to commemorate the Australian contribution to the Berlin airlift, arriving on 18 Jun 1980. Given the RAF serial ZD215 on arrival at Gütersloh after ferry flight from RAAF Butterworth (Malaysia) as until 1989 only British, French and American aircraft were guaranteed safe passage through the Berlin air corridor
| Registration / Serial: | A65-69 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27127/15686 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Berlin - Gatow (EDUG / GWW) (closed)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 2008 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A65-69 |
| 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): | 27127/15686 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Berlin - Gatow (EDUG / GWW) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 2008 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19146Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
This Dakota was rarely seen or photographed as it was tucked away inside the barracks on the far side of the field at Gatow. Originally delivered to the RAAF in Feb 1945 and flown over 11 days to Berlin to commemorate the Australian contribution to the Berlin airlift, arriving on 18 Jun 1980. Given the RAF serial ZD215 on arrival at Gütersloh after ferry flight from RAAF Butterworth (Malaysia) as until 1989 only British, French and American aircraft were guaranteed safe passage through the Berlin air corridor
| Registration / Serial: | A65-69 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27127/15686 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Berlin - Gatow (EDUG / GWW) (closed)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 2008 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSK |
| 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): | 32954/16206 |
| Operator Titles: | Hunting-Clan Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
Hunting Clan's C-47B on short finals to Ringway's Runway 06 when operating the scheduled service from Stavanger via Newcastle.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32954/16206 |
| Operator Titles: | Hunting-Clan Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSK |
| 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): | 32954/16206 |
| Operator Titles: | Hunting-Clan Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 186 |
Hunting Clan's C-47B on short finals to Ringway's Runway 06 when operating the scheduled service from Stavanger via Newcastle.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32954/16206 |
| Operator Titles: | Hunting-Clan Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Sir Richard Kempenfelt |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Eagle's C-47B Dakota bearing the fleet name "Sir Richard Kempenfelt" and the airline's shield. The previous owner's name "Cynthia" (of Starways) is still visible to the right of the shield. Ex RAF KN566. Later displayed at RAF Lyneham as "FZ625".
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Sir Richard Kempenfelt |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16455Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Eagle's C-47B Dakota bearing the fleet name "Sir Richard Kempenfelt" and the airline's shield. The previous owner's name "Cynthia" (of Starways) is still visible to the right of the shield. Ex RAF KN566. Later displayed at RAF Lyneham as "FZ625".
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| 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): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait National Airways |
| City / Airport: | London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15891Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Ex RAF Dakota 4 operated by Kuwait National Airways from July 1954 until April 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait National Airways |
| City / Airport: | London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| 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): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait National Airways |
| City / Airport: | London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15891Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
Ex RAF Dakota 4 operated by Kuwait National Airways from July 1954 until April 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27209/15764 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait National Airways |
| City / Airport: | London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| 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): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15810Submit Correction |
| View count: | 318 |
This was Dan-Air's first aircraft, serving from June 1953 until February 1969. It is visiting Ringway on a passenger charter flight. Also on the International Pier are a KLM Viscount 803 and Dan-Air Ambassador.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| 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): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15810Submit Correction |
| View count: | 318 |
This was Dan-Air's first aircraft, serving from June 1953 until February 1969. It is visiting Ringway on a passenger charter flight. Also on the International Pier are a KLM Viscount 803 and Dan-Air Ambassador.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 15373Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
The aircraft carried an Eastern Airways livery but without titles. At this time Blackpool always had a good number of Dakotas about and it was a friendly place where access was usually granted without problems
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 15373Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
The aircraft carried an Eastern Airways livery but without titles. At this time Blackpool always had a good number of Dakotas about and it was a friendly place where access was usually granted without problems
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| City / Airport: | Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 1981 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPZ |
| 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): | 32872/16124 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Anglia |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15136Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
Ex RAF Dakota IV KN442. Operated by Air Anglia from August 1970 until April 1973. Parked in front of the late 1930s control tower and terminal.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32872/16124 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Anglia |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPZ |
| 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): | 32872/16124 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Anglia |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15136Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
Ex RAF Dakota IV KN442. Operated by Air Anglia from August 1970 until April 1973. Parked in front of the late 1930s control tower and terminal.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32872/16124 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Anglia |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMYV |
| 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): | 32943/16195 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Kruise |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 14060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
Flight and cabin crew walk towards Ringway's terminal to collect passengers for the first ever Inclusive Tour flight from Manchester. They will fly passengers to Ostend for Sheffield United Tours, where a coach will take them onwards for a European tour.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMYV |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32943/16195 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Kruise |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMYV |
| 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): | 32943/16195 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Kruise |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 14060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
Flight and cabin crew walk towards Ringway's terminal to collect passengers for the first ever Inclusive Tour flight from Manchester. They will fly passengers to Ostend for Sheffield United Tours, where a coach will take them onwards for a European tour.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMYV |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32943/16195 |
| Operator Titles: | Air Kruise |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMWX |
| 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): | 32594/15846 |
| Operator Titles: | Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC |
| City / Airport: | Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SSAFA Display 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
LAC's Dakota 4 was normally based at Blackpool (Squires Gate) but is operating pleasure flights at Yeadon during the 1954 SSAFA air show. Ex RAF KN310, it served the airline from December 1952 until transfer to their Skyways associate in February 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMWX |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32594/15846 |
| Operator Titles: | Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC |
| City / Airport: | Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMWX |
| 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): | 32594/15846 |
| Operator Titles: | Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC |
| City / Airport: | Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SSAFA Display 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 222 |
LAC's Dakota 4 was normally based at Blackpool (Squires Gate) but is operating pleasure flights at Yeadon during the 1954 SSAFA air show. Ex RAF KN310, it served the airline from December 1952 until transfer to their Skyways associate in February 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMWX |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 32594/15846 |
| Operator Titles: | Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC |
| City / Airport: | Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKDT |
| 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): | 25606/14161 |
| Operator Titles: | Kearsley Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Sirocco |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12440Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
Delivered to the RAF as KJ822 serving in South East Asia with 48 Squadron. Bought by Kearsley Airways in August 1947 and named "Sirocco". Visiting Speke on Grand National Day with racegoers. Sold to East African Aws in June 1950 as VP-KIF.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKDT |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 25606/14161 |
| Operator Titles: | Kearsley Airways |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKDT |
| 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): | 25606/14161 |
| Operator Titles: | Kearsley Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Sirocco |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12440Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
Delivered to the RAF as KJ822 serving in South East Asia with 48 Squadron. Bought by Kearsley Airways in August 1947 and named "Sirocco". Visiting Speke on Grand National Day with racegoers. Sold to East African Aws in June 1950 as VP-KIF.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKDT |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 25606/14161 |
| Operator Titles: | Kearsley Airways |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Starways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11957Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
Early colour image of G-AMPO which served Starways based at Liverpool from February 1953 until May 1954. Ex RAF KN566.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Starways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| 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): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Starways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11957Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
Early colour image of G-AMPO which served Starways based at Liverpool from February 1953 until May 1954. Ex RAF KN566.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33185/16437 |
| Operator Titles: | Starways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| 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): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11419Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
This was Dan-Air's first aircraft serving the airline from June 1953 until withdrawal in February 1969. It wears the initial "Dan-Air Services" titling and colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| 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): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11419Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
This was Dan-Air's first aircraft serving the airline from June 1953 until withdrawal in February 1969. It wears the initial "Dan-Air Services" titling and colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33548/16800 |
| Operator Titles: | Dan-Air London |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FBKQ |
| 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): | 26441/14996 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Trades Western |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | February 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 11312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
Built as 43-49180 October 1944 and delivered to RCAF in November as KK102. Sold to the civil market in 1976, with Aero Trades operating it from 1976 to 1984. To Perle Airways as HH-PRD and later HH-EBA and last known stored at Port au Prince.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FBKQ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 26441/14996 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Trades Western |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map | Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | February 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C-FBKQ |
| 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): | 26441/14996 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Trades Western |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map |
| Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | February 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 11312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
Built as 43-49180 October 1944 and delivered to RCAF in November as KK102. Sold to the civil market in 1976, with Aero Trades operating it from 1976 to 1984. To Perle Airways as HH-PRD and later HH-EBA and last known stored at Port au Prince.
| Registration / Serial: | C-FBKQ |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4 |
| C/n (msn): | 26441/14996 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Trades Western |
| City / Airport: | Winnipeg - James Armstrong Richardson International (CYWG / YWG)Map | Region / Country: | Manitoba, Canada |
| Photo Date: | February 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |