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United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain
United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain (MSN 4769) to USaF 25 October 1942, bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down, Wiltshire late 1942. To Oran, Algeria on 22 January 1943. Allotted to the 43rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group, Ninth Air Force, at RAF Spanhoe (Station 493). - 8th AF, UK 14 May 1943. In a landing accident at the USaF depot RAF Burtonwood, UK (Station 590) 16 April 1943 and condemned by 31 October 1944. Photograph date late 1942, whilst at the A&AEE. Date: 1942
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1942 1943 1944 43rd A And Aee Accident Algeria Allotted Armament Bailed Boscombe Carrier Condemned Date Depot Establishment Experimental Landing Ninth Oran Photograph Skytrain Squadron Troop Usaaf Whilst Wiltshire A And Douglas January
Greetings Card Large (A4)
Transport yourself back in time with our unique selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain. This vintage image, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the historic aircraft with the registration number 41-18608 (MSN 4769), which joined the US Army Air Force on October 25, 1942, and was later bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Boscombe Down. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts or history buffs, these cards offer a captivating glimpse into the past. Each card comes with a thoughtful message inside, making it an ideal gift for any occasion.
Create your own large greetings card. Size when folded is A4 (21x30cm or 8.3x11.7 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 29.7cm x 21cm (11.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29.7cm x 42cm (11.7" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This historic photograph captures a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain with the registration number 41-18608 (MSN 4769) during its time at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) in Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The image was taken in late 1942, just before the aircraft was shipped to North Africa on 22 January 1943. The C-47, also known as the Skytrain, was a military variant of the Douglas DC-3 airliner. This specific aircraft was initially bailed to the A&AEE for evaluation and testing before being deployed to the 43rd Troop Carrier Squadron of the 315th Troop Carrier Group in the Ninth Air Force. The squadron was based at RAF Spanhoe (Station 493) in the United Kingdom, in support of the 8th Air Force. However, the aircraft's tenure in the UK was short-lived. On 16 April 1943, it was involved in a landing accident at the USAAF depot at RAF Burtonwood (Station 590). The damage was extensive, and the aircraft was condemned by 31 October 1944. This photograph is a testament to the history of the USAAF's use of the Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain during World War II and the crucial role it played in transporting troops and supplies to various theaters of operation.
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