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 ...

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 ...

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.

One Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as “Whiskey Seven,” was sporting the “invasion” stripes when it became the first troop carrier plane to cross into German lines during D-Day. Subscribe to ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...