A LEGEND OF MILITARY TRANSPORT

The C-47 Skytrain is one of the most celebrated transport aircraft in military aviation history. Developed from the Douglas DC-3, the C-47 became an essential part of Allied operations during World War II, carrying troops, equipment, supplies, and wounded personnel across battlefields around the world.

Known for its rugged construction and remarkable reliability, the C-47 could operate from relatively primitive airfields and perform an extraordinary variety of missions. It played a particularly important role during the D-Day invasion, carrying paratroopers into Normandy, and later helped deliver vital supplies during the Berlin Airlift.

Visitors to Frontiers in Flight will have the opportunity to experience this historic aircraft up close. From its distinctive twin-engine profile to its remarkable wartime legacy, the C-47 Skytrain stands as a lasting symbol of the crews, paratroopers, and support personnel whose service helped shape aviation history.