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    Airframe Family: Douglas DC-1 / DC-2/R2D / DC-3 Dakota / C-47/R4D Skytrain / C-53 Skytrooper
    Latest Model:XC-47C
    Last Military Serial:42-5671 USAAF
    Construction Number:07365
    Compressed ID:Douglas XC-47C sn 42-5671 USAAF cn...
    Latest Owner or Location:United States Army Air Force

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-47-DL by Douglas at Long Beach, California, USA.

    Circa 1942

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-5671.

    1942

    Converted to a XC-47C.

    Markings Applied: 25671

    1942


    Photographer: USAAC Photographer
    Notes: XC-47C Experimental C-47 fitted with floats. First flew in 1942. Crashed into NY Harbour in 1943.

    1942


    Photographer: USAAC Photographer

    1942


    Photographer: USAAC Photographer

    1942


    Photographer: USAAC Photographer

    13 November 1943

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. This was a military flight. Narrative: Crashed into Jamaica Bay. The airplane was fitted with floats.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.
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