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Does anyone know what kind of plane this is?
personal photo ^ | 12/7/2017 | Beowulf9

Posted on 12/07/2017 11:51:02 AM PST by Beowulf9

This plane passed over my house today. It flew low and looks like an old time plane. I'm thinking it has something to do with Pearl Harbor Day?

I heard it as it passed over, flying pretty low. Had an old time motor sound and so I ran out to see what kind of plane it was, bringing my camera as I did. Snapped the shot as it was flying over my neighbors yard. Wish I had caught it over my own yard, would've been a better shot.

Anyway going to ask if anyone out there recognizes this type of plane.


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: aerospace; c47; c47skytrain; dc3; douglas; gooneybird; pearlharborday; plane
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To: Beowulf9

“Had an old time motor sound “

Radial engines. They are very distinctive, a great sound. A lot of WWII aircraft had them.


21 posted on 12/07/2017 12:03:28 PM PST by Pelham (Rope. Tree. Journalist.)
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To: Beowulf9

Phew!

You’re lucky!

I thought it was Five O’Clock Charlie!


22 posted on 12/07/2017 12:05:47 PM PST by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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'Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big Tylenol'
23 posted on 12/07/2017 12:06:34 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: C210N

Because of the comment here stating it was a C-47 Skytrain I looked that up for Phoenix, (where I am located) and found out!

https://www.azcaf.org/learn/the-planes/seven-flying-wwii-aircraft/


24 posted on 12/07/2017 12:08:14 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: Beowulf9
That's a MAJOR piece of history. Played a an initial role in saving Berlin in 1948 and stopping the spread of global communism.

However, British Commander Sir Brian Robertson offered an alternative: supply the city by air. A daunting task. Supplying the Occupation forces of 2,2679 was easy, but the entire population? The only aircraft the Americans had available for the task were 5 year old Douglas C-47 Skytrains, which would only hold 3.5 tons each. After some consultation, the decision was made: it was worth a try. Earlier in April, US Forces airlifted in supplies to replace the ones being delayed by the Soviets. This was what became known as the "Little Lift". West Berlin had two airports, Tempelhof, which was Berlin's main airport and located in the American Sector, and Gatow, in the British Sector. Supplies could be airlifted in by C-47 and there was nothing the Soviet Union could do about because, in 1945, someone had foresight. On November 30, 1945, it was agreed, in writing, that there would be three 20-mile wide air corridors providing access to the city. These were unarguable.

Gen. Clay and Gen. LeMay made requests for more C-54's, for they could carry over three times more cargo than C-47's. On June 27, an additional 52 Skymasters were ordered to Berlin.


25 posted on 12/07/2017 12:09:50 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Beowulf9
The DC-3/C47 was SUCH a great plane, and can land on all kinds of (rough) runways, some are still being used today in certain places, especially in the 3rd world. Rebuilt with new engines--it's still a very capable aircraft, even by today's standards. It is considered one of the most successful aircraft designs ever.


26 posted on 12/07/2017 12:10:18 PM PST by AnalogReigns (Real life is ANALOG...)
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To: Beowulf9

I even knew this one! It’s iconic in my opinion.


27 posted on 12/07/2017 12:11:25 PM PST by Lopeover ( The 2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States!)
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To: Beowulf9

Saw one today in the Pearl Harbor Day flyover at the Arizona capitol. Along with the B-17 “Sentimental Journey.” Just beautiful.


28 posted on 12/07/2017 12:11:30 PM PST by cld51860 (Volo pro veritas)
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To: Haiku Guy

What he said.


29 posted on 12/07/2017 12:13:36 PM PST by Afterguard (Deplorable me!)
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To: JimRed

DC-3, from the long rudder fairing in front.


30 posted on 12/07/2017 12:15:17 PM PST by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam.")
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To: Robe

Great plane. It could fly anywhere, through anything, upside down or downside up. Dozens of stories of carrying twice its allowable load, flying with a wing borrowed from a larger plane, landing alone, forgiving errors, etc. etc. etc. I loved the feeling of security in bad weather this plane allowed its passengers.


31 posted on 12/07/2017 12:15:58 PM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Lopeover

Wow. Donald Trump flying the Aer Lingus plane. Cool! More winning?


32 posted on 12/07/2017 12:16:00 PM PST by KingLudd
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To: Beowulf9

C-47 Dakota, the military version of the Douglas DC-3.


33 posted on 12/07/2017 12:16:23 PM PST by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
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To: Beowulf9

USMC Douglas C-47J H&MS-32 for FSX
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USMC called ‘em R4D

++++++++


34 posted on 12/07/2017 12:17:30 PM PST by gunnyg ("A Constitution changed from Freedom, can never be restored; Liberty, once lost, is lost forever...)
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To: Robe

“DC-3 (civil) C-47 (Military) Made by Douglas
I’ve flown one for 4 years in a cargo outfit”

I have flown in one as a passenger while in the Navy. Can’t remember the Navy version, maybe R3D?


35 posted on 12/07/2017 12:18:37 PM PST by Parley Baer
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To: Beowulf9

Gooney Bird


36 posted on 12/07/2017 12:19:14 PM PST by Spruce
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To: Robe

Crossed the Atlantic twice in C-47s. First was Casablanca to the Azores, over night on a cot, breakfast in the mess hall, then to Willow Grove. Two seats on one side, one on the other, arranged like railroad seating with one row facing aft, one row forward. Water cooler in the back with a 5 gallon jug and paper cone cups. Box lunch passed out at one point.


37 posted on 12/07/2017 12:19:27 PM PST by kitchen (If you are a violin bow maker or restorer please ping me.)
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To: AnalogReigns

Piedmont Airlines had a DC-3. I used to see it at the Winston-Salem airport.


38 posted on 12/07/2017 12:20:07 PM PST by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Haiku Guy
You heard those big radial engines, which have a very characteristic sound.

It’s a beauty!


39 posted on 12/07/2017 12:20:29 PM PST by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: Beowulf9
I have a very vague memory of flying back to the states from Germany with my mom in a plane similar to that when I was about 4 years old and my dad was returning to the states following his Army tour in Berlin. Circa 1954

I think it landed at Detroit city airport at night.....

40 posted on 12/07/2017 12:21:24 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (My cat is not fat, she is just big boned........)
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