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2. And the Douglas C-47, nicknamed the "Gooney Bird"

Wed Dec 14, 2016, 06:24 AM

Dec 2016

A sturdy, versatile WWII aircraft the USAF didn't retire until 1975.

http://www.strategic-air-command.com/aircraft/cargo/c47_skytrain.htm

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