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

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