An impressive study of Douglas C-47 Dakota ZA947, flying with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in 1993 as YS-DM of 271 Sqn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

271 Sqn Dakotas on a Belgian airstrip after flying in supplies from the UK. PoWs or casualties were carried on the return flights.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

Dakota 'S for Sugar’ flying over the picturesque Grecian Islands near Missolonghi.
An inflight study of Dakota III FD857 of 267 Sqn. This aircraft was sold to the Indian Government on January 30, 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

Ground fitters, riggers and an MT driver pose for an A Flight, 271 Sqn, group photo at Down Ampney in May 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

Early in the Second World War “Joubie” flew Lockheed Lodestars and Venturas. A Ventura I is seen here, displaying the conspicuous step in the rear fuselage underside to accommodate the rear-firing ventral gun.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed B-34 Lexington / PV Ventura / PV-2 Harpoon - СШАUSA - 1941