Binding: Hardcover
Description: The Douglas C - 47 Skytrain and its near twin the C - 53 Skytrooper formed the backbone of American airborne transport during WWII. In addition to hauling cargo these aircraft also delivered paratroopers to the front including the Normandy invasion. The aircraft also towed troop - laden gliders during these operations and incredibly could also snatch gliders from the ground while the C - 47 was in flight. Derived from the Douglas DC - 3, the C - 47 saw service with US and Allied militaries in Korea and even Vietnam including notably the heavily armed AC - 47 D gunship. This volume explores the development and use of the aircraft as well as details of its construction.
Title: C - 47 Skytrain The " Gooney Bird" From Douglas
Author(s): Doyle David
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Barcode: 9780764367908
Pages: 144 Pages, 285 Color And B/W Photos
Publication Date: 3/28/2024
Series: Legends of Warfare: Aviation
Category: Military Aircraft