Chino Airshow 2015
C-47 Skytrain

The DC-3 began as an airliner in the 1930s. During WWII, the allied armies used the Skytrain for transport and airborne operations. The US flew them for many years, including in Vietnam. Most commonly known as the C-47 in military terms, there were many variants that had different designations. It simple and rugged design has made it a lasting transport that is still used in many places today. This C-47 was made in 1944 and is one of several C-47s that served with the Israeli Air Force until about 2001 that are now in Southern California.