The Douglas C-47, a variant of the DC-3, factored heavily into the Allies' success in fighting the Battle of the Bulge. [Courtesy of the Museum of the U.S. Air Force] For those who follow the ...

American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway, Hangar 3, Farmingdale has announced a new Scenic Flight Experience program. If ...

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain, born for war but descended from a nearly 90-year-old airliner, remains an icon of aviation history to this day.

Hamilton was all smiles in the cramped C-47 cockpit. The birthday flight was very special to Hamilton and the team. Having this WWII veteran at the controls of the team’s C-47 bridged 77 years ...

Half-sunk in Siberia’s soft tundra lay the remains of a 70 year-old Douglas C-47. A recent salvage mission brought the plane to a new home.

Fly back in time with the American Airpower Museum's WWII C-47 Scenic Flight Experience. Enjoy low-altitude tours over Long Island aboard an authentic 1944 Douglas Skytrain.

Russian specialists are progressing with restoration of a Douglas C-47 transport which was recovered from Siberian tundra in the country’s Taimyr region. The aircraft – bearing the ...

Read more about the historic "That's All Brother" C-47 and donate to help it return to Normandy in June 2024 at thatsallbrother.org. Rafael Garcia is an education reporter for the Topeka Capital ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A C-47 aircraft from World War II will be on public display this week outside of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing ...

It’s a quick trip to the ground jumping out of a Douglas C-47 Skytrain with a vintage-style parachute. Unlike commercial skydiving, it’s not a leisurely jaunt with scenic views and a soft landing.