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Douglas R4D

Douglas R4D WRG# 0000617
An R4D-5 Skytrain parked at Naval Auxiliary Air Station (NAAS) Corry Field, Florida, in 1949
[Source: U.S. Navy Photo]

The Douglas C-47/R4D Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line service with various military operators through the 1950s.

- Variants

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