Wings — Season 1, Episode 13: Douglas C-47 Dakota

Episode synopsis

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front-line service with various military operators for many years.

About Wings

Aviation history series which aired on the Discovery Channel family of networks. Originally called Great Planes.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Boeing 707
• E2Boeing 747
• E3Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
• E4Boeing B-29 Superfortress
• E5Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
• E6British Aerospace/McDonnell Douglas Harrier
• E7Consolidated B-24 Liberator
• E8Consolidated PBY Catalina
• E9Convair B-36 Peacemaker
• E10Douglas A-1 Skyraider
• E11Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
• E12Douglas A-26 Invader