The Douglas R4D-8 (later redesignated C-117D) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3S (Super DC-3) airliner. It was used by the United States Navy and …

The outbreak of World War II brought new missions for the airplane, designated the C-47 and R4D by the Army Air Forces and Navy respectively, its service under fire burnishing its …

The Douglas R4D, C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during …

Purchased by sponsors in the early 1980s and donated to the CAF Ghost Squadron, the plane was restored to its original World War II appearance both inside and out over several years by …

During World War II, the armed forces of many countries used the C-47 and modified DC-3s for the transport of troops, cargo, and wounded. The U.S. Naval designation was R4D. More than …

R4D modifications included a reinforced fuselage floor, the addition of a large cargo door, the fitting of cargo hooks beneath the center wing section and the removal of the tail cone to …

All were originally built as US Army Air Force C-47A's or C-47B's during WWII. All were transferred to the US Navy and US Marine Corps during WWII. Twelve were designated by the …

The C-47 Skytrain transports, also known as the R4D transports to the US Navy and the C-47 Dakota to the British and Commonwealth forces, were based on the design of the civilian …

During World War II, MAG-25 was equipped with the Douglas R4D, which the Marines dubbed the "Flying Boxcar." All of these were procured, either directly or indirectly, through U.S. Army C …

Douglas R4D-2 BuNo 4707 NAS Anacostia 1941 Site statistics: Photos of World War II: over 26800 aircraft: 63 models tanks: 59 models vehicles: 59 models guns: 3 models units: 2 ships: …