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The Douglas R4D-8 (later redesignated C-117D) is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3S (Super DC-3) airliner. It was used by the United States Navy and United …

The outbreak of World War II brought new missions for the airplane, designated the C-47 and R4D by the Army Air Forces and Navy respectively, its service under fire burnishing its reputation.

The Douglas R4D, C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and …

The naval force, realizing its potential, adapted the DC-4, resulting in the birth of the R4D-8. Specifically tailored for military imperatives, this incarnation was equipped with superior engines and other …

Jan 30, 2025 · The Commemorative Air Force is preparing a 1944 Douglas R4D-6S named Ready 4 Duty for a 12-week, 12,000-mile transatlantic trip to mark the eightieth anniversary of the Allied …

"R4D" was the Navy's designation for the DC-3, first flown as an airliner in 1935. Also known as the C-47, C-53, C-117, Skytrain, Dakota, and other names and designations, the aircraft was flown by all …

Jan 29, 2025 · Ready 4 Duty’s ambitious 12-week, 12,000-mile Navy to Victory Tour, which runs from April through July, includes appearances at over a dozen aviation and ceremonial events across the …

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