C-47 Band of Brothers Model Aircraft Signature Series 1/62 SKU: AC047BBSS The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. Our Price: $299.95 Regular Price: Qty :   Reviews (0) (View All) Questions (View All) Share with a friend   < > Product Description DISCLAIMER:This item is subject for inventory availability verification.There may be cases where you have been able to order a product and we will run out of stock before we can update our store. In the event of this case, our customer service team will contact and notify you via email.  Scale: 1/62 Wingspan: 18" Length: 13" Code: AC047BBSS     The C-47 was vital to the success of many Allied campaigns, in particular those at Guadalcanal and in the jungles of New Guinea and Burma where the C-47 (and its naval version, the R4D) alone made it possible for Allied troops to counter the mobility of the light-travelling Japanese army. Additionally, C-47s were used to airlift supplies to the embattled American forces during the Battle of Bastogne. But possibly its most influential role in military aviation was flying The Hump from India into China where the expertise gained would later be used in the Berlin Airlift in which the C-47 would also play its part.   This collectable model represents the C-47 Skytrain. The C-47, the military version of the DC-3, is still in use today, and is one of the most influential aircraft in history. This “Band of Brothers” C-47 is signed by Cpl. Forrest Guth, one of the original 140 members of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by skilled craftsmen using a wealth of detail, this 1/62-scale model C-47 makes a great gift for any aviation enthusiast or history buff. The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized the airline industry, offering a combination of efficiency and performance that allowed airlines to make a profit carrying only passengers. Able to cross the nation in 15 hours with three fuel stops, the DC-3 helped popularize airline travel. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radials, the DC-3 could cruise at 150 mph and carry up to 32 passengers. With the addition of a strengthened floor and a cargo door, the DC-3 became the C-47 Skytrain, or Dakota as it was known in British service. More than 16,000 DC-3/C-47s were built, and saw service worldwide as cargo haulers, paratroop drop ships, air ambulance and glider tow ships. This significant aircraft still serves today as a cargo hauler, with some versions being equipped with turboprop engines. Ok

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