Douglas VC-47D Skytrain, 45-0940 / 16943/34202, US Air Force
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Registration: 45-0940
Construction Number: 16943/34202
Military Unit: MATS
Model Douglas VC-47D Skytrain
Operator: US Air Force
Airport: RAF Northolt (NHT / EGWU), UK - England
Photographer: Les Vowles
Date Taken: 13/12/1951
Date Submitted: 16/03/2021
The Gradidge DC-3 book has 'MTO Prestwick 1631 ABS' for this period. This C-47 has a black rectangle around the tailwheel...possibly a rubber or bitumen anti-chip coating like automotive underseal?
Picture ID:1746642