"The R4D-5, known also as the DC-3 'Skytrain' is a transport type plane used by the U.S. Coast Guard for search and rescue, intercept, and logistics purposes. Eight of these were acquired …

R4D-5 for use in Antarctica. Redesignated LC-47H in 1962. Photos of this type show the removal of underslung engine oil coolers typical of the R-1830 engine installation; apparently not …

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 …

It was a ski-equipped R4D-5 (a Navy version of the DC-3) named "Que Sera Sera." With temperatures hovering near minus 60 F, Shinn kept the engines running while Adm. George …

"The R4D-5, known also as the DC-3 'Skytrain' is a transport type plane used by the U.S. Coast Guard for search and rescue, intercept, and logistics purposes. Eight of these were acquired …

R4D-5R: At least seven R4D-5's converted to a 21-seat passenger transport. Redesignated TC-47H in 1962. R4D-5S: Unknown number of R4D-5's converted post World War II to …

R4D-5 “Skytrain” (1946) The Coast Guard acquire eight Douglas R4D-5 transport from the Navy between October 5 1946 and Jan 31, 1947.. They were used for search and rescue duties, as …

The R4D-6's were identical to the R4D-5 but were equipped with two 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C engines with two-stage, two-speed superchargers, provisions for fuel tanks in the …

2016年10月27日 · The twin-engine R4D-5 Skytrain, named Que Sera Sera, touched down on the frigid Antarctic plateau just yards away from the unmarked geographic South Pole. Though …

Que Sera Sera was the name given to this R4D-5L (Douglas DC-3) that made the first landing at the South Pole on 31 October 1956. It was named after a popular song of the time. The …