Douglas C-117D Skytrooper, 50826 / 43363, Pima Air & Space Museum
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Registration: 50826
Construction Number: 43363
Code Number: CZ-826
Model Douglas C-117D Skytrooper
Operator: Pima Air & Space Museum
Airport: Tucson - Pima Air and Space Museum, USA - Arizona
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 13/05/1993
Date Submitted: 10/07/2009
Photographed while awaiting restoration this C-117D started life as a USAAF C-47B 43-49663 (c/n 26924). She was later transferred to the US Navy as a R4D-6 before being converted as an R4D-8 and given a new construction number. The US Navy had 100 R4D-5s and R4D-6s converted to R4D-8 standards. Known as the Super DC-3, Super Three or Super Gooneybird they were later redesignted as the C-117D and featured larger wings and tail surfaces, more powerful engines and a fully enclosed, retractable under-carriage. Since this photograph was taken she has been repainted in the markings of H & MS-27 (Marine Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron), based at Cherry Point, North Carolina. She is displayed at Pima courtesy of the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida.
Picture ID:1182206