DC-3 / C-47 Group Build.

On 17 December 2023 the Gooney Bird will celebrate it’s 88th! Birthday. I think one can safely assume that almost every aviation enthusiast, anywhere in the world, has seen a DC-3 or one of the different variants in real life. Be it in a museum, flying at an air show the Dakota, Gooney Bird, Spooky, Skytrain or whatever you might call her always makes one stop and appreciate the shape of the aircraft, the history of the aircraft as well as the substantial role that the aircraft has played in various wars, relief missions, transport missions and everyday life. The Dakota can still be found today, in 2023, hauling freight in South American countries as well as hauling freight on a daily basis between Florida and the Bahamas.

I think that a group build will be a fitting way to pay homage to this awesome aircraft that I hope will continue to fly for many more years to come.

Start Date: 17 December 2023

End Date: 17 June 2024

Theme: The DC-3/C-47 in any possible variant, be it on skies, floats, a tri-motor, Basler (or other Turbo Prop) conversion, Gunship, Air Ambulance, or even a DC-2,5