Airfix 1/72 Douglas Dakota MKIII RAF Edition A08015A
Scheme 1: KN452 RAF Khormaksar 1967
Scheme 2: KG523 ‘H’ 267 Squadron RAF
As one of the most important aircraft of the Second World War, the Douglas C-47 Skytrain was the military version of the exceptional DC-3 civilian airliner and was described by General Dwight D Eisenhower as one of the ‘Four Tools of Victory’ that helped the Allied forces prevail during WWII. Used extensively by the Royal Air Force, almost 2,000 aircraft transformed Britain’s ability to move troops, equipment and supplies by air.
Crispy (verified owner) –
Not built mine yet, but having had a look in the new style (top and bottom section) Airfix box, I must admit I am very impressed with what looks like will trun into an excellent reproduction of the good old faithful Dakota. (Must admit that Airfix’s recent releases are a dream to put together, having worked on their new P51 D Mustand recently…massive kudos to them????).