In 1943, the Placid Lassie took to the skies for the U.S. Army Air Forces, and since that date, it has never stopped. But this C-47 is not just a Frankenstein-esque hull of itself. It is not a replica ...
May 20, 2021: The U.S. Navy recently put a rebuilt C-47 twin-engine transport into service as a range support aircraft for its ATR (Atlantic Test Range). The navy needed a larger range support ...
The author (center) and the other members of his “stick” prepare to board the Douglas C-47 Skytrain that will carry them to 1,500 feet for their first jump over Frederick, Oklahoma, July 2019. The sun ...