turbo dc3 gunship in columbian air force

After 1945, there came the Berlin Airlift (1948), the Korean Conflict (1950-53) and the Vietnam War (1964-1975). Both in Normandy and in the Far East, flying over the Hump, its reputation as a most reliable and versatile platform for air transport was settled forever in the War History books. Its heroic role as a Utility/ Cargo/ Paratrooper/ Medevac transport in all theaters of War will never ever fade from public memory. But the real “Days of Eternal Glory” came during the War that took place for the USA from December 1941 to August 1945. The Douglas DC-3 entered the Hall of Fame already long before WWII, responsible in 1939 for over 70 % of all North American Passenger Air Transport. In the 10 years of its production, this DC-3 would forever change the World, and the 10.600 + aircraft built in all its versions in USA were to become the most enduring aircraft ever constructed in Aviation History. That legendary aircraft made its maiden flight on December 17th, 1935, now exactly 80 years ago. This photos above depict unmistakably the silhouette of the Douglas DC-3/ C-47/ Dakota, a vintage aircraft of which the last one was built in 1946, 70 years ago. Their camps were hardly to find in the dense jungle and mountains, until the Infra Red Camera arrived, coupled to those side ways firing guns. It may not look all too impressive, but in this layout, the aircraft has pounded the FARC jungle camps by night to such extend that FARC almost desintegrated in a matter of 3 years of attacks with those “Bats out of Hell” and other specialized aircraft. Photo above depicts the AC-47 T Fantasma, a night prowler using the WW II built C-47 air frame, modified with turbo engines and a couple of very lethal barrels protruding from the windows. The SPOOKY AC-47 T Fantasma, using same air frame as the iconic Vietnam War man hunters. See photos of World’s only Veteran Aircraft of 3 wars, built 72 years ago, and still in active military service.

Turbo dc3 gunship in columbian air force