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Douglas R4D-8 50772
United States Navy - Douglas R4D-8 50772 (MSN 43337) (ex USAAF / 14908/26353). Modified to R4D-8 with new MSN 43337 and operated as JM 772 from September 1952 to June 1954. The R4D-8 was the military version of the Super DC-3, which Douglas tried unsuccessfully to sell to civilian customers. The US Navy ordered Douglas to convert 100 existing R4D-5s to the Super DC-3 standard as the only significant customer. Date: circa 1953
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1952 1953 1954 Civilian Convert Customer Customers Dc 3 Existing Modified Operated Ordered Sell Significant Standard Super Unsuccessfully Usaaf Version Douglas
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of aviation history to your greetings with our exclusive Media Storehouse card featuring Douglas R4D-8 50772 from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the United States Navy's Douglas R4D-8 with the distinctive markings of JM 772. Modified from its original USAAF designation, this aircraft served in the Navy from September 1952 to June 1954. Impress your loved ones with this unique and captivating aviation-themed greeting card. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, pilots, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and history of flight.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases a Douglas R4D-8, military serial number 50772, also known as JM 772, from the United States Navy. The R4D-8 is a military variant of the iconic DC-3, with this specific aircraft originally serving in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) under serial numbers 43-49092, 14908, and 26353. In the early 1950s, Douglas attempted to market the R4D-8 as the Super DC-3 to civilian customers, but unfortunately, sales were unsuccessful. The US Navy, however, recognized the potential of the upgraded R4D-5 and ordered the conversion of 100 existing R4D-5s to the Super DC-3 standard, making the Navy the only significant customer for this model. This R4D-8, with its new military serial number 43337, was modified and operated by the US Navy from September 1952 until June 1954. The aircraft is seen here in its military livery, showcasing the distinctive markings and insignia of the United States Navy. The R4D-8, a pivotal aircraft in the history of military aviation, represents the transition from World War II-era technology to the more advanced aircraft of the Cold War era. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of Douglas Aircraft Company and the indispensable role of the R4D-8 in military aviation history.
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