C-47 that led the formation of no more then +/- 800 others C-47 ,from which approximately 13,000 U.S. paratroopers jumped on D-Day, June 6, 1944. a historic bird from 75 years ago.
Side view of AWO's resident C-47 Skytrain. After Military service and use as an airliner, this aircraft was used by Ronald Reagan during his run for California governor in 1966.
Sitting in very derelict condition, this C-47 served several airlines after Military service and was used by Ronald Reagan during his run for California governor in 1966.
Delivered to the US AAF on 5 -10-1943 as USAAF s/n 43-30732. The tail fin was painted the figures 330732.In 1960 Daisy was sold to the Swedish Air Force. She was in service 1960-1982 .Daisy was sold by the Air Force in1983 to present owner.
This C-47 was built at Oklahoma City and delivered to the USAAF in July 1944 and by March 1945 it had been assigned to 815th AAF Base Unit (Troop Carrier Combat Crew Training Station, TCC) at Malden AAF, Missouri. It then migrated around various bases and