C-47 Skytrain : The "Gooney Bird" from Douglas AptifyID2725391 In May 1944 the 325th

In May 1944 the 325th began converting to the P-51 Mustang

This modem nose art is often applied by a professional artist

I knew that I wanted to build a kit

yet this is the first time she has told her story in a book

Perceived as being incapable of flying

C-47 Skytrain : The "Gooney Bird" from Douglas AptifyID2725391 In May 1944 the 325thThe Douglas C 47 Skytrain and its near twin, the C 53 Skytrooper, formed the backbone of American airborne transport during WWII. In addition to hauling cargo, these aircraft also delivered paratroopers to the front, including the Normandy invasion. The aircraft also towed troop laden gliders during these operations and incredibly could also snatch gliders from the ground while the C 47 was in flight. Derived from the Douglas DC 3, the C 47 saw