Yorkshire Air Museum. Running the Dakota Engines.

Yorkshire Air Museum. Running the Dakota Engines.
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops. The C-47 remained in front-line service with various military operators for many years. It was produced in approximately triple the numbers as the larger, much heavier payload Curtiss C-46 Commando, which filled a similar role for the U.S. military.
Approximately 100 countries' armed forces have operated the C-47 with over 60 variants of the aircraft produced.

[@mitchellminer9597]

Beautiful. Thanks, Yorkshire.

[@hyltonswemmer4824]

Still the greatest aircraft ever made......yes this one is a bit tired but what a fabulous sound.....

[@robleary3353]

They are two very 'grumpy' engines. That said, nice one!. Nuff said.

[@vanceb1]

I've seen some of these still in use. Some of them have been fitted with turbines. The sound just isn't the same.

[@steamn51]

Paul your coking plant video is where? I couldn't comment on that clip so I thought I would ask here. Cheers Andy

[@Mike-kj8qg]

Who would seriously volunteer to fly in this plane 😅

[@bluemarshall6180]

Me.

[@joemartin7251]

Was that normal, for the right engine to spew flames from the exhaust? I love radial engines.

[@dpeter6396]

Yes, if it's flooded badly.....