The Douglas R4D-8 (later redesignated C-117D) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3S (Super DC-3) airliner. It was used by the United States Navy and …

The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) between the 1980s to the early 1990s by …

Ski-equipped R4D-8Ls (LC-117D) supported Operation Deep Freeze on the frozen landscape of Antarctica. The R4D-8Zs (VC-117D), modified with a plush interior and comforts befitting VIPs,...

On 21 November 1973, a Douglas C-117D transport aircraft operated by the United States Navy crashed onto Sólheimasandur beach in southern Iceland during severe icing conditions. All …

The C-117 50835 now located at MCAS Marimar was in Iwakuni. Also crewed the C-117 at MCAS Beaufort early 70s. Loved the old gooney bird, even shipped over in 838 at 9,000 ft close to …

These aircraft were powered by two 1,475 hp (1,100 kW) Wright R-1820-80 nine-cylinder, single-row, air-cooled radial engines. Redesignation of R4D-8L, converted with skis and other cold …

Douglas R4D-8 (C-117D) Super Gooneybird The C-117 was based on the reliable and proven DC-3/C-47 and was originally intended for the civilian airline market. The “Super DC-3” …

The R4D-8 was designated the C-117 after 1962. After World War II Douglas decided to modernise the DC-3, with more power and capable of carrying a greater load.

Apr 21, 2019 · Originally built in December 1943 as C-47A c/n 12088 and allocated USAAF serial 42-108824, the aircraft was diverted to the US Navy as R4D-5 BuNo 17122. In 1952 it was re …

Nov 12, 2008 · By 1944 the early shortage of transport aircraft had been overcome, and the USAAF was able to turn its attention to comfort. The result was the C-117.