EBay wrote:1942 DC-3 / C-47 D-Day INVASION WARBIRD
HistoryBuilt Oklahoma City as c/n 12970 C-47-A-20-DK
Accepted and delivered to USAAF 8APR44
806th AAFBU (Baer Field, IN) 5MAY44
(fitted with SCR-717C Radar pod)
to 8th AAF (ETO) 28MAY44
to 9th AAF (TCC) 29MAY44
To Pathfinder School (Prov.) North Witham, UK
JUNE 6, 1944---As Chalk #17 carried Pathfinders of 2nd Battalion 508th PIR (82nd Airborne) to DZ N near Picauville, France.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1944---Lead aircraft in third serial of Pathfinder aircraft. Dropped Pathfinder team of 2nd Battalion 506th PIR (101st Airborne) for DZ A in operation Market-Garden.
DECEMBER 23, 1944---Flew with 39 other Pathfinder Group aircraft as part of 800+ plane resupply mission to 101st Airborne at Bastogne, Belgium.
MARCH 24, 1945---Flew with 11 other aircraft of 4th PF Sqn dropping Headquarters/1st Battalion 507th PIR (17th Airborne) on Operation VARSITY (The Rhine jump).
29MAY45 transferred to 98th Troop Carrier Squadron/440th Troop Carrier Group---current nose markings 8Y are 98/440.
To Finnish Air Lines---acquires name HAAHKA.
To Finnish Air Force---participates in filming of A BRIDGE TOO FAR as C7-1 and C3-N in England.
Sold to US freight concern, Burlington, VT. Acquires current O.D. paint and stripes.
This DC-3/C-47 is documented with WWII military history and was one of the C-47's to drop PATHFINDER Para-troops over Normandy during the D-Day invasion. It is freshly painted in WWII colors with the D-Day Invasion Stripes and Allied Markings. This DC-3/C-47 has been maintained on Part 135 Certificate with all inspections up to 08/04 and wing pull done and doublers added and also has 75001b STC. Has had A,B,C,D,S inspections as of 08/04. It is in Cargo Configuration with Premium Diamond Plate floor and includes a Cargo Winch. Full DE-ICE, Boots & Alcohol. Also has Pre-Oilers.
Aircraft does not need any major repairs. Will need a ferry permit to fly out. The spec’s are as follows;
N58NA
1942
S/N12970
Airframe: 48718 Hrs. TTSN
Engines: P&W R-1830-92's 1600TBO
Left: 117Hrs.SMOH
Right: 1360 Hrs. SMOH
Props: Hamilton Standard Toothpick, 23E50
Left/Right: 10/10 SPOH 2600TBO
PRE-OILERS
Avionics: Dual King KX-175B Nav/Coms Dual King KT-76 Transponders King KR-87 ADF Apollo Mdl. 2001-NMS VFR, GPS
Various spares are available for purchase, seats, engine parts, cowling, wheels and tires, exhaust, doors, flight controls and much more.
This DC-3/C-47 is ready to go to work and is ready for the air show circuit as well, she will turn heads and draw a crowd at any and all airports. All pre-buy inspections welcome, aircraft is located near Hondo Texas (KHDO) and questions can be directed to Joshua W. Schibi email at
swap@direcway.com or call 210-286-0497.
PRICE: $120,000 USD as is. $155,000 USD for aircraft with currant inspections and 300hr. engine installed on right side. A 25% deposit through wire transfer will be required in order to secure aircraft.
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