C-47A Skytrain - Olive
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- World War II Allied Military Transport
- Propeller-driven aircraft, two engine
- Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
- Scale: 1/72nd
- Operators: U.S. Army Air Force, U.S. Air Force, Allied Air Forces, many others
- Time in operation: 1936-present mostly civilian use)
- World War II era
- Manufacturers: Douglas
- Length: 11 inches
- Wingspan: 16 inches
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is the iconic transport aircraft for World War II, and perhaps the most famous propeller driven transport of all time. The C-47 is a military modification of the Douglas DC-3, and it was used in every theatre of World War II. The Skytrain served in a variety of roles, transporting solid cargo to parachute infantry, and there were even a few variants modified to serve as gunships during the Vietnam conflict, much like the modern AC-130. The C-47 held pivotal roles on multiple occasions, carrying paratroopers over France on D-Day, re-supplying Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and bringing supplies to Berlin during the early parts of the Berlin Airlift.
This particular C-47 model is painted in the standard army olive drab, with the identification stripes used by Allied aircraft in the later years of World War II to avoid friendly fire incidents. Handcrafted construction and exacting attention to detail make this model a must have for any collector or enthusiast.
Material
Wood
Weight
2.9 lbs.
Finish
Painted
Year
1944
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
11
Branch
Air Force
Aircraft
Prop
Wingspan (in.)
16
Era
WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
26299
