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US Air Force Douglas C-47 Skytrain flies over the beaches of France, marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. ( lemmy.world )

The Douglas 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. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops. The...

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