12 results found
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:692833Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Photo ID:692833Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:8 October 2012
Photo by:Glenn ChatfieldContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 1991
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:691799Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 1991
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 May 1991
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:691799Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 May 1991
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:(XD-) 8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:April 1990
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:639875Submit Correction
View count: 229
Photographer unknown - ex USAAF 42-23496. Converted to R4D-5L in 1956. Named 'Que Sera Sera' after a popular song of the time, landed on the ice at the South Pole Oct 31, 1956. The aircraft's crew of seven were the first Americans to set foot on the South Pole and the first humans since Capt Robert F. Scott of the Royal Navy reached it in 1912.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:April 1990
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:(XD-) 8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:April 1990
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Photo ID:639875Submit Correction
View count: 229
Photographer unknown - ex USAAF 42-23496. Converted to R4D-5L in 1956. Named 'Que Sera Sera' after a popular song of the time, landed on the ice at the South Pole Oct 31, 1956. The aircraft's crew of seven were the first Americans to set foot on the South Pole and the first humans since Capt Robert F. Scott of the Royal Navy reached it in 1912.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:April 1990
Photo from:Augusto Laghi CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:626593Submit Correction
View count: 366
Famous as the first aircraft to land at the South Pole on October 31, 1956. Now preserved at the Smithsonian. The aircraft of Operation Deep Freeze II were gathered at Wigram for the the long flight to McMurdo. Nearby Christchurch International later became the base for US flights to Antarctica and remains so today. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:626593Submit Correction
View count: 366
Famous as the first aircraft to land at the South Pole on October 31, 1956. Now preserved at the Smithsonian. The aircraft of Operation Deep Freeze II were gathered at Wigram for the the long flight to McMurdo. Nearby Christchurch International later became the base for US flights to Antarctica and remains so today. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Wigram (NZWG) (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:20 September 1956 to 17 October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:McMurdo - Williams Field (NZWD)Map
Country:Antarctica
Photo Date:1960 to 1965
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:461984Submit Correction
View count: 684
VX-6
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:McMurdo - Williams Field (NZWD)Map
Country:Antarctica
Photo Date:1960 to 1965
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:McMurdo - Williams Field (NZWD)Map
Country:Antarctica
Photo Date:1960 to 1965
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:461984Submit Correction
View count: 684
VX-6
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:McMurdo - Williams Field (NZWD)Map
Country:Antarctica
Photo Date:1960 to 1965
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:414496Submit Correction
View count: 612
This a/c made the first landing at the geographic south pole on 31 October 1956. Here it is next to the restoration hangar at the museum. It was undergoing some final cleaning and touch up in preparation for being suspended from the ceiling in the new (opened fall 2010) Hangar Bay One building.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-6
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:414496Submit Correction
View count: 612
This a/c made the first landing at the geographic south pole on 31 October 1956. Here it is next to the restoration hangar at the museum. It was undergoing some final cleaning and touch up in preparation for being suspended from the ceiling in the new (opened fall 2010) Hangar Bay One building.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:12 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:327238Submit Correction
View count: 1196
Ordered for the USAAF as C-47A 42-23496. Delivered to the US Navy as R4D-5 12418 in 1943. Converted to an R4D-5L in 1956 and became the first plane to land on the ice at the South Pole. To the Smithsonian Institute in 1958 and stored at Silver Hill. To the Naval Air Museum in 1974.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:12 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:327238Submit Correction
View count: 1196
Ordered for the USAAF as C-47A 42-23496. Delivered to the US Navy as R4D-5 12418 in 1943. Converted to an R4D-5L in 1956 and became the first plane to land on the ice at the South Pole. To the Smithsonian Institute in 1958 and stored at Silver Hill. To the Naval Air Museum in 1974.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:12 November 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:300049Submit Correction
View count: 275
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:14 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:300049Submit Correction
View count: 275
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:14 October 2015
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 April 1999
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:178848Submit Correction
View count: 399
In open storage on the National Museum of Naval Aviation's restoration ramp.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 April 1999
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 April 1999
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:178848Submit Correction
View count: 399
In open storage on the National Museum of Naval Aviation's restoration ramp.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 April 1999
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:81481Submit Correction
View count: 831
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:81481Submit Correction
View count: 831
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:20 November 1984
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:17 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:28876Submit Correction
View count: 561
"Que Sera Sera" was the first aircraft to land on the South Pole when it did so on October 31, 1956. The aircraft needed assistance from JATO rockets to take off.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:17 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Other Marks:XD-8
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:17 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:28876Submit Correction
View count: 561
"Que Sera Sera" was the first aircraft to land on the South Pole when it did so on October 31, 1956. The aircraft needed assistance from JATO rockets to take off.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:17 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13543Submit Correction
View count: 485
First aircraft to land at the South Pole on 31 October 1956 when operated by VX-6 Squadron U.S. Navy. Displayed in the open air section of the Pensacola Museum tetaining its wheeled ski landing gear.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:12418
Military Code:XD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Qué Será Será
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13543Submit Correction
View count: 485
First aircraft to land at the South Pole on 31 October 1956 when operated by VX-6 Squadron U.S. Navy. Displayed in the open air section of the Pensacola Museum tetaining its wheeled ski landing gear.
Registration / Serial:12418
Aircraft Version:Douglas R4D-5L Skytrain
C/n (msn):9358
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:15 December 2002
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield