C 47 Collection

Liverpool Speke Airport - A BEA Pionair - Douglas C-47 Dakota 3 G-AGNK. Date: circa 1950s

A Douglas C-47 Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, is shown flying in an air display as part of the 95th Anniversary of 4(AC) Squadron

Douglas DC-3 Dart Dakota
Bea Express Air Freight Douglas Dc-3 Dart Dakota Date: 1950s

Douglas C-47 (in Alaska?) Date: circa 1980

WWII Parachute Demonstration
Ken Liang

Douglas C-47 - DC-3 Date: circa 2000

Girl inspector confers with a worker as she... Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Girl inspector confers with a worker as she makes a careful check of center wings for C-47 transport planes, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Girl inspectors at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company make a careful check of center wings for C-47 transport planes

Women at work on C-47 Douglas cargo transport, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Women at work on C-47 Douglas cargo transport, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

Flexible performance of C-47 transport planes is due in part to their... Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Flexible performance of C-47 transport planes is due in part to their two 1, 200 horsepower radial engines and to their three-blade variable-pitch propellers, Long Beach, Calif

Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a... Douglas Aircraft Co. Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Riveting team working on the cockpit shell of a B-25 [i.e. C-47] bomber at the plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood [i.e. Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach], Calif

Memorial to C-47 Dakota 43-15180, Ochten, Holland
This Dakota, carrying men of 156th Parachute Battalion Machine Gun Platoon, was shot down by German ack ack on 18 September 1944, the second day of Operation Market Garden

United States Army Air Force - Douglas C-47 Skytrain Date: 1942

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside of a C-47 Skytrain aircraft
Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl standing inside of a World War II C-47 Skytrain aircraft

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl sitting inside of a C-47 Skytrain aircraft
Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl in retro attire sitting inside of a World War II C-47 Skytrain aircraft

WWII: FACTORY, 1942. Workers inspecting C-47 transport plane wings at the Douglas Aircraft Company factory in Long Beach, California. Photograph by Alfred Palmer, October 1942

SOVIET OFFICER, c1944. Major General Nicholas I. Petrov of the Soviet Air Force stepping off a C-47 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on his way to Washington, D.C. c1944, during World War II

A U. S. Air Force C-47 Skytrain aircraft lands at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
May 26, 2014 - A U.S. Air Force C-47 Skytrain aircraft lands at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, before heading to Normandy, France, to participate in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day

A Douglas C-53 Skytrooper in flight near Chino, California
A Douglas C-53 Skytrooper variant of the DC-3/C-47 family of aircraft, unique in its cargo door and interior cargo/parachute configuration

C-47 Dakota in Norwegian colours
Douglas C-47 Dakota in Norwegian colours during a low pass over the airport at Duxford, England

A US Air Force C-47 airplane releasing psychological warfare leaflets near Nha Trang, South Vietnam. August 1969 NARA photograph

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The C-47, also known as the Douglas DC-3 Dart Dakota, holds a significant place in aviation history. From its origins as a military transport aircraft during World War II to its iconic presence at Liverpool Speke Airport and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, this versatile plane has left an indelible mark. At Liverpool Speke Airport, a BEA Pionair showcases the timeless elegance of the C-47. With its sleek design and powerful engines, it embodies both strength and grace. The wartime legacy of this aircraft is further highlighted by its association with parachute demonstrations during WWII. The Douglas C-47 - DC-3 epitomizes reliability and endurance. Its ability to navigate through challenging terrains makes it ideal for cargo transport missions. Women working diligently at the Long Beach plant of Douglas Aircraft Company in 1942 played an integral role in constructing these remarkable planes. Under the watchful eye of girl inspectors, workers meticulously crafted every detail on board the C-47s being produced at Douglas Aircraft Company's Long Beach facility. Their dedication ensured that each plane met stringent quality standards. The flexible performance capabilities of these transport planes can be attributed to their exceptional craftsmanship. Riveting teams worked tirelessly on cockpit shells, ensuring structural integrity while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. As a symbol of innovation and resilience, the C-47 continues to inspire awe even today. Whether soaring through clear skies or carrying out vital missions during times of conflict, this legendary aircraft remains an enduring testament to human ingenuity and determination.