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PP-VBF

1943 Douglas C-47A Skytrain C/N 10156

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  • PP-VBF - PP-VBF off airport in RIO - by Erik Oxtorp by Erik Oxtorp
  • PP-VBF @ SBGL - DC-3 on display at VEM, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil - by John J. Boling by John J. Boling @ SBGL
  • PP-VBF @ SBGL - DC-3 on display at VEM, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil - by John J. Boling by John J. Boling @ SBGL

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Douglas
Model:C-47A Skytrain    Search all Douglas C-47A Skytrain
Year built:1943
Construction Number (C/N):10156
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats:30
Number of Engines:2
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9 series

Aircraft

Registration Number:PP-VBF
Current Status:Broken up Jan 31, 2020
Delivery Date:1947-00-00

Owner

Owner:Varig
Address:,
Brazil

User Comments

Glenn E. Chatfield, 2012-02-14 16:16:29
 This aircraft was built as C-47A 42-24294, and delivered to USAAF on 8/30/1943. It remained in the USA during WWII, and on 1/15/46 it was placed in storage. On 6/19/46, the Reconstruction Finance Corp. took possession of the aircraft. It was late sold and registered as NC68358 with Air Carrier Supply Corp., later being operated by Hughes Tool Co. On 12/5/47 the aircraft went to Brazil with VARIG as PP-VBF. WFU during Sept. 1971 and preserved in Parque do Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Due to much damage by vandals, from January to March 1980 the aircraft was at Rio-Galeao for restoration before returning for display.