In the late 60s and early 70s I lived in OKC. The FAA was regularly flying C-47s (My dad was on those in Korea, my step-dad flew them) over all the time. Where we were, they'd come over fairly low and that radial drone never failed to bring me and my friends outside. Around '72-'73 the fire ant endemic was devastating North Texas. C-47s were flying over the area dropping bait to control them. The Summer an all out war was declared on the fire ants, I was spending it with my dad and he lived in a very nice Mobile home. I was inside watching TV and had been used to hearing them fly over. One flew over and rattled the windows followed by the "tink, tink, tink..." of bait hitting the trailer's roof. The next time I heard one coming I ran outside to watch. Those little bait bits sting when dropped at 500' and 130 kts.
Очень интересно посмотреть на ВЕТЕРАНА.Довелось полетать в юношеские годы на Ли-2 ,но наши лётчики лучше отзывались о Си-47. Отец мой был авиатехником в те годы.Эти самолёты ещё долго использовались в аэрофлоте СССР. /дед Максим г.Чита Забайкалье/
The last flight I made on one of those was when I was in the USAF. (1966) we were flying from Wichita Falls to Amarillo and the right engine lost all oil and caught on fire. It still flew fine.
Our MATS 1614th Support Squadron Commander on Elmendorf AFB during 1959 invited myself along with a couple of other Airman to take flight to near Fairbanks and return on a C-47. No problems, an interesting, enjoyable, memorable even, flight.
The one taking off around the 50 second mark, with the diagonal stripes on the fuselage looks like "Hairless Joe", owned by the museum at Willow Run, in Ypsilanti, MI The paint scheme was used by aircraft in the 1st Air Commando Group in the China/Burma theater. That particular plane is named "Hairless Joe" in tribute to Dick Cole. Cole was Jimmy Doolittle's copilot during the Doolittle raid, before flying a C-47 in the 1st Air Commandos. Cole was the last surviving Doolittle raider, and lived long enough to see the tribute nose art unveiled at the Oshkosh air show in 2018. He passed in April 2019, aged 103.
Backfiring is pretty common when starting. And the fire extinguisher is there for a reason. They can push out unburned gas if cranked for a long time w/o starting. I went to school to learn how to work on these engines, 60 years ago.
Man, such sweet music from those radials. I got to ride on one a few times back in the '80s & 90s. Who needs computers or jets? This is real hands-on flying. And forget turboprops, don't EVER convert these to such.
I know it sacrilege but some even at their age are repowered with turbo props and sent to work doing things cheaper than modern equivalents. Says something for the airframe, but I do love the radials.
I have the airman’s certificate the my father held in the Army Air Corps in 1943 for multiple engine w instrument rating. This is the airplane he was rated to fly and did. He said the first landing he made was a very hard one due to the cockpit being so high off the ground, the C-47 touched down before he was ready for it. His instructor said that was pretty normal for new pilots. I’ve always loved this aircraft due to his connections to it. But the thumbnail was click bait. 🖖❤️
I bet Buffalo Joe would like a few more of these fine aircraft. As for parts for the fuselage and wings, Basler Air up in Osh Kosh is the only company that can manufacture structural parts that are certified for these airframes.
DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN AND JU-52 WAS VERY GREAT AIRCRAFT. DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN NEW VARIAT IS BLASTER TURBO VARIANT, THIS CAN HAVE TURBO VARIANT OF JU-52, THIS IS FUN.
The DC-3/C47 aircraft is the most perfect airplane type and size for a huge segment of the aviation industry. What I don't understand is why someone is not making a replacement. Basler BT-67 is a rebuild of old aircraft which proves the need. But where is the modern new aircraft? Somebody is asleep at the wheel.
Flown in a C47 when I was in the Air Force cadets in the late 60s (Adelaide, South Australia). My first ever flight was in a DC3 from Adelaide to Port Lincoln when I was about five. Last time I saw one flying was at the 2005 Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford when I was in England. Always loved the old Gooney Bird. Most r3markable aircraft.
My Father was a crew chief on a C-47 .. WW -2. Pacific theatre.. RIP Dad.
The ''Dak'' one of the most reliable planes ever built , & still flying in parts of the world
Wow! What a nice vlog from these old lady from these Douglas C-47 Skytrain! A long time, I was fying with these plane during a roundtrip!😀🎥🛩👍👍
In the late 60s and early 70s I lived in OKC. The FAA was regularly flying C-47s (My dad was on those in Korea, my step-dad flew them) over all the time. Where we were, they'd come over fairly low and that radial drone never failed to bring me and my friends outside.
Around '72-'73 the fire ant endemic was devastating North Texas. C-47s were flying over the area dropping bait to control them. The Summer an all out war was declared on the fire ants, I was spending it with my dad and he lived in a very nice Mobile home. I was inside watching TV and had been used to hearing them fly over. One flew over and rattled the windows followed by the "tink, tink, tink..." of bait hitting the trailer's roof. The next time I heard one coming I ran outside to watch. Those little bait bits sting when dropped at 500' and 130 kts.
There is something romantic about listening to those piston engines.
Очень интересно посмотреть на ВЕТЕРАНА.Довелось полетать в юношеские годы на Ли-2 ,но наши лётчики лучше отзывались о Си-47. Отец мой был авиатехником в те годы.Эти самолёты ещё долго использовались в аэрофлоте СССР. /дед Максим г.Чита Забайкалье/
The last flight I made on one of those was when I was in the USAF. (1966) we were flying from Wichita Falls to Amarillo and the right engine lost all oil and caught on fire. It still flew fine.
Our MATS 1614th Support Squadron Commander on Elmendorf AFB during 1959 invited myself along with a couple of other Airman to take flight to near Fairbanks and return on a C-47. No problems, an interesting, enjoyable, memorable even, flight.
The one taking off around the 50 second mark, with the diagonal stripes on the fuselage looks like "Hairless Joe", owned by the museum at Willow Run, in Ypsilanti, MI The paint scheme was used by aircraft in the 1st Air Commando Group in the China/Burma theater. That particular plane is named "Hairless Joe" in tribute to Dick Cole. Cole was Jimmy Doolittle's copilot during the Doolittle raid, before flying a C-47 in the 1st Air Commandos. Cole was the last surviving Doolittle raider, and lived long enough to see the tribute nose art unveiled at the Oshkosh air show in 2018. He passed in April 2019, aged 103.
I flew in a C-47 several times back in the early 70s in Ethiopia. I wonder if there are any of these still in service - anywhere.
Backfiring is pretty common when starting. And the fire extinguisher is there for a reason. They can push out unburned gas if cranked for a long time w/o starting. I went to school to learn how to work on these engines, 60 years ago.
Man, such sweet music from those radials. I got to ride on one a few times back in the '80s & 90s.
Who needs computers or jets? This is real hands-on flying. And forget turboprops, don't EVER convert these to such.
Textbook landing!
I flew out of a location I was at in Vietnam on one of these planes blew my mind the tail raising up before take off.
Beautiful!
I know it sacrilege but some even at their age are repowered with turbo props and sent to work doing things cheaper than modern equivalents.
Says something for the airframe, but I do love the radials.
The engine cylinders are slowly waking up cough cough splutter splutter and finally they are all awake and ready to go
I have the airman’s certificate the my father held in the Army Air Corps in 1943 for multiple engine w instrument rating. This is the airplane he was rated to fly and did. He said the first landing he made was a very hard one due to the cockpit being so high off the ground, the C-47 touched down before he was ready for it. His instructor said that was pretty normal for new pilots. I’ve always loved this aircraft due to his connections to it. But the thumbnail was click bait. 🖖❤️
I bet Buffalo Joe would like a few more of these fine aircraft. As for parts for the fuselage and wings, Basler Air up in Osh Kosh is the only company that can manufacture structural parts that are certified for these airframes.
Love c-47
DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN AND JU-52 WAS VERY GREAT AIRCRAFT. DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN NEW VARIAT IS BLASTER TURBO VARIANT, THIS CAN HAVE TURBO VARIANT OF JU-52, THIS IS FUN.
Forget airbus, forget boeing. ALL flights should be in the Dak!
OMG is that the sound of your fuel pump?
The DC-3/C47 aircraft is the most perfect airplane type and size for a huge segment of the aviation industry. What I don't understand is why someone is not making a replacement. Basler BT-67 is a rebuild of old aircraft which proves the need. But where is the modern new aircraft? Somebody is asleep at the wheel.
Have you ever seen SKYTRAIN live?
No
Probably, but wouldn't have been able to identify it. I've flown on other Douglas aircraft though, like the DC 8, DC 9,and DC 10.
Yes, and flown, several times.
Flown in a C47 when I was in the Air Force cadets in the late 60s (Adelaide, South Australia). My first ever flight was in a DC3 from Adelaide to Port Lincoln when I was about five. Last time I saw one flying was at the 2005 Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford when I was in England. Always loved the old Gooney Bird. Most r3markable aircraft.
Had them flying overhead from Columbus to Dayton Ohio back in the early 60’s. A unique sound I’ll never forget.
Where are you from guys? :)
Italy
Guardo até hoje meu MAPIL C-47
I CAN FLY DOUGLAS C-47 SKYTRAIN, FROM SIMULATOR.
Background chatter annoying.
Ah, right where I left it!