Dates

Event

Constructed as a C-47A-10-DK by Douglas at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.

Circa 1942

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-92620.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n KG406 as a Dakota III.

28 April 1945

Crashed.
Summary: The airframe was a loss. There were five fatalities. This was a military flight. The accident occurred at 17 km (10. 6 mls) SE off Foreland, Kent (United Kingdom) while en route. Narrative: An RAF Douglas C-47A crashed into the English Channel while en route to Brussels/Evere Advanced Landing Ground B-56 and Nivelles. The aircraft took from its base at 06:33, carrying photographic materials and as lone Nursing Orderly. It was seen to crash into the sea. Although a thorough search was made of the area by a motor launch and a Walrus Air-Sea-Rescue aircraft no trace was found of the aircraft or its crew...
For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

16 April 1997

To Basler Turbo Conversions Inc Oshkosh, W I with new c/r N105BF {2} (DC3, 12441).

In the inventory of Basler Turbo Conversions, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
In the inventory, but likely never moved to Oshkosh.
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12 June 2000

To unknown owner with c/r N105BF {2} (C-117D, 12441).
Sale reported to a new owner in Oshkosh, WI.

2002

In the inventory of Dross Metals (DMI), Tucson, AZ.
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23 August 2013

Civil registration, N105BF {2}, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Oshkosh, WI.

In the inventory of Aircraft Restoration and Marketing, Davis-Monthan AFB (West Side), Tucson, AZ.
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