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We Fly In The Douglas C-47 Skytrain and Learn Why The Dakota Remains Eternal

September 15, 2017 Tom Demerly

Airlifter, Gunship, Spy Plane, VIP Transport and More: It’s Important to Understand the C-47. It is a bit bumpy despite calm weather. She skids back and forth on her tail in light crosswinds and level […]