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C-47 Dakota

Country of Origin: USA

The C-47 is the military version of the Douglas DC-3 commercial airliner. One of the most widely used aircraft in history, the C-47 has served in almost every Western and Third World air force as well as in several nations of the former Warsaw Pact. It is the oldest continuously serving military ai rcraft of its type.

The popularity of the C-47 stems from its low cost of operation and maintenance, ruggedness, ease of pilot training and versatility.

It has served primarily in the...

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