Vintage WW2-era US Navy plane flies from US to UK for series of VE Day events
Aerotime
MAY 6, 2025
The C-47/R4D differed from the civilian DC-3 in numerous ways, including being fitted with a cargo door, hoistattachment, and reinforcedfloor, along with a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, and an astrodome in the cabin roof. The aircraft has a cruise speed of 150mph (240 kph) and a range of 1,200 miles (1,920km).
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