C-47 Skytrain
the "gooney bird" from douglas
$50.06
- Hardcover
144 pages
- Release Date
28 March 2024
Summary
C-47 Skytrain: Workhorse of the Skies
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain and its sibling, the C-53 Skytrooper, were essential to American airborne transport in WWII. They hauled cargo, delivered paratroopers to battles like the Normandy invasion, and towed troop-filled gliders. Astonishingly, the C-47 could even snatch gliders from the ground mid-flight.
Evolved from the Douglas DC-3, the C-47 served the US and Allied forces in Korea and Vietnam, including as the heavily armed AC-47D…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764367908 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764367900 |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Author: | David Doyle |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 28 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 45g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 229mm |
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About The Author
David Doyle
David Doyle is a prolific author best known for his archive of superb vintage photography. He serves as the editor for History in Motion, the official publication of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, an organization for which he also serves on the board of directors. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
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