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Skytrain Collection

The skytrain has a rich history, with iconic aircraft such as the Douglas DC-3 and C-47 Dakota leading the way

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3

Douglas DC-3
Bea British European Airways Pionair Douglas Dc-3 Flying Date: 1940s

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota
Airmen Maintaining a Douglas Dc-3 / C-47 Dakota at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota
Douglas Dc-3 / C-47 Dakotas Being Loaded at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Aerial shot taken from a drone of Victory Monument. is the center of Bangkok

Aerial shot taken from a drone of Victory Monument. is the center of Bangkok and the movement of people in the city of Thailand

Background imageSkytrain Collection: United States Marine Corps - Douglas C-117D Skytrain 50835

United States Marine Corps - Douglas C-117D Skytrain 50835 (msn 43321, unit code WZ, call-sign 835 ) in 1963-65(WZ is tail-code for AIRFMFPAC - Air Fleet Marine Force)

Background imageSkytrain Collection: United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain

United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain 41-18608 (MSN 4769) to USaF 25 October 1942, bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3 Dart Dakota

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

Background imageSkytrain Collection: BTS SkyTrain, Bangkok, Thailand

BTS SkyTrain, Bangkok, Thailand

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47B Skytrain 44-77214

Douglas C-47B Skytrain 44-77214
United States Air Force - Douglas C-47B-40-DK Skytrain 44-77214 (msn 33546 / 16798), of HQ 3rd Air Force, at RAF Mildenhall on 29 March 1967. Date: 1967

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266 (msn 48137-982, base code RY, DC-9-32CF), of VR-59. Date: circa 1990

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3 Viewmaster ZK-BYE Jean Batten

Douglas DC-3 Viewmaster ZK-BYE Jean Batten (msn 16386 -33134, ex USAAF C-47A-25-DK Skytrain 42-93599), of South Pacific Airlines of NZ. at Whenuapai, on 1 April 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266 City of Dallas

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266 City of Dallas
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266 City of Dallas (MSN 48137 / 982, ex N10028, DC-9-32CF), of VR-59 at NAS Atlanta, GA. Date: circa 1991

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain MM61893 / 14-46

Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain MM61893 / 14-46
Aeronautica Militare - Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain MM61893 / 14-46 (msn 4236, ex 41-7749), of 14 Stormo, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 15 July 1985

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160050

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160050
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160050 (MSN 47699), of VR-58. Date: circa 1992

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160049

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160049
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160049 (MSN 47598), of VR-58, at RAF Mildenhall on 14 April 1991. Date: 1991

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159120

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159120
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159120 City of Oakland (MSN 47586 - 707), of VR-55, on approach to RAF Mildenhall on 25 March 1991. Date: 1991

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159118

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159118
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159118 (MSN 47585 - 698), of VR-56. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164608

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164608
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164608 (MSN 47565, ex-commercial DC-9-33RC EC-BYN), of VR-61. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159115

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159115
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159115 (MSN 47587 - 700) Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160046

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160046
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160046 (MSN 47684). Operated by VMR-1 USMC, based at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512 City of Atlanta (msn 47474, DC-9-32-CF). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047 (MSN 47687, line number 795), of VMR-1, at the MCAS Cherry Point NC Airshow on 8 April 1995

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160048 - JT

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160048 - JT
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160048 - JT (msn 47681, DC-9-32-CF), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 52 (VR-52), NAS Willow Grove, PA. Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607 - City of Seattle

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607 - City of Seattle
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607 - RS - City of Seattle (msn 47428, DC-9-33-RC, ex EC-BYK), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 (VR-61). Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161530

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161530
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161530 - RY - City of Grand Prairie (msn 48166, DC-9-32-CF), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59), at RAF Mildenhall. Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159116 - City of Seattle

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159116 - City of Seattle
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512 - RX - City of Seattle (msn 47580, DC-9-32-CF), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 57 (VR-57). Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512 - City of Atlanta

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512 - City of Atlanta
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 163512 - JS - City of Atlanta (msn 47474, DC-9-32-CF), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 46 (VR-46). Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160051 - JT

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160051 - JT
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160051 - JT (msn 47584, DC-9-32-CF), of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 52 (VR-52), NAS Willow Grove, PA. Date: circa 2005

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47AL Skytrain F-GDPP

Douglas C-47AL Skytrain F-GDPP
Douglas C-47A-1-DL Skytrain F-GDPP (msn 9172, ex 42-23310, ex WZ984) of L'Envolee Air Inter, at the Paris Air Show in June 1991. Date: 1991

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164607 City of Millington (msn 47428, DC-9-32-CF). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164606

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164606
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 164606 City of Millington (msn 47496, DC-9-32-CF). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159113

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159113
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159113, City of Alameda (msn 47577, DC-9-32-CF). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159114

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159114
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159114 City of Coronado (msn 47584, DC-9-32-CF). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain 9023

Douglas R4D-6Q Skytrain 9023 (msn 16347-33095 (TC-47B)), formerly of JMSDF 205 Hikotai, on display at the Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum, Kagoshima, Japan

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159116

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159116
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 159116 (msn 47580, DC-9-32-CF). Named City of Seattle'. Date: circa 2010

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47A-70-DL Skytrain K-688 - X-5

Douglas C-47A-70-DL Skytrain K-688 - X-5
Douglas C-47A-70-DL Skytrain K-688 / X-5 (msn 20118), on display at the Militaire Luchtvaart Museum, on Kamp Van Zeist Soesterberg, Netherlands. Date: 1998

Background imageSkytrain Collection: McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain 160048

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain 160048
United States Navy - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain 160048 (MSN 47681), of VR-56

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain K-684

Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain K-684
Royal Danish Air Force - Douglas C-47A-65-DL Skytrain K-684 (msn 19054), of Eskadrille 721, circa 1970. Built for the United States Army Air Force as 42-100591

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain

Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain
(ex Armee de l Air) - Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain 92449 (msn 12251, call-sign FA ) at Le Bourget Airport on display with the Musee de l air et de l espace in July 1982

Background imageSkytrain Collection: United States Army Air Force - Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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

Background imageSkytrain Collection: Douglas DC-3C G-AMYJ

Douglas DC-3C G-AMYJ
Douglas DC-3C-R-1830-90C G-AMYJ (msn 15968/32716) of the Department of Transports Pollution Control contract, operated by Harvestair Ltd at Southend

Background imageSkytrain Collection: JWS01420080

JWS01420080
Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Background imageSkytrain Collection: JWS01420079

JWS01420079
Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight



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The skytrain has a rich history, with iconic aircraft such as the Douglas DC-3 and C-47 Dakota leading the way. These planes were known for their reliability and versatility, earning them the nickname "Skytrain. " One notable example is the Douglas DC-3 Dart Dakota, which played a crucial role in World War II as a transport aircraft. Another legendary Skytrain was the Douglas C-47B Skytrain 44-77214, which served during World War II and participated in missions like Operation Market Garden. Its enduring legacy lives on through its remarkable service record. In later years, McDonnell Douglas introduced the C-9B Skytrain II series. One prominent member of this family was the McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 161266, named "City of Dallas. " This aircraft provided vital medical evacuation services and transported troops across various conflicts. The it also had its fair share of civilian use. The Douglas DC-3 Viewmaster ZK-BYE Jean Batten became synonymous with aviation pioneer Jean Batten's incredible solo flights across vast distances. Amongst other notable models were McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrains II 160050 and 160049 - both instrumental in military logistics operations worldwide. Additionally, McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrains II 159120 and 159118 contributed to humanitarian efforts by providing essential aid transportation to those in need. Whether it be military operations or civilian adventures, these skytrains have left an indelible mark on aviation history. Their enduring presence serves as a testament to their exceptional performance capabilities and unwavering dedication to serving humanity from above.