Douglas DC-3 (N472AF)

I'm sure @John Glambone you are aware it's a C-47: aerodrome above the cockpit and large cargo doors

Hey A. Mantor. I believe we have had this conversation before, have we not my friend?

Nice pic, John! And I'm sure you're aware @a mentor, that DC3 is the correct ICAO Aircraft Type Designator (which is what FA wants) for the Douglas C-47 Skytrain. See:
https://www.icao.int/publications/doc8643/pages/search.aspx

Thank You Greg. Yes, always appreciate your well informed input. We covered this topic about the DC-3 earlier this year. Anyway, have a great day!

well, it was the C-47 used in the D-DAY invasion. I'll leave it for others to research the difference between the DC-3 vs the C-47: see https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/d-day-and-douglas-c-47

@ a.mentor. I appreciate your point, and where you are coming from on this issue. However, if you go to the FAA website, it does show the model as: DC3C-S1C3G. That's good enough for me. I know you and I have discussed this issue before. At its roots, a C-47 is a DC-3. Look at it this way. A 747 freighter, is still a 747. Whether it was purpose built as a "F" or was a converted freighter, like a (BDSF) either way, it is still a 747. Same kind of difference here in my opinion. I appreciate your input and take on it either way.

the C-47/R4D were significant changes to the airframe: including being fitted with a cargo door, hoist attachment and strengthened floor - along with a shortened tail cone for glider-towing shackles, and an astrodome in the cabin roof.

the DC3C-S1C3G reference is also correct, but I do believe never used as a TYPE.

Guess I have to say I've become OCD on accuracy

I stand corrected: the type 'DC3C-S1C3G' shows up in

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/MakeModelResult

According to a mentor this aircraft has an aerodrome above the cockpit, if that is correct it would be a very dangerous situation I think he/she means an astrodome.

Great shot of this beautifully maintained aircraft.

Great shot!
A rose by any other name...

I love these discussions! I'm passionate about flying machines but far from learned ... and reading you guys always gives me lights. Thanks one and all ... and yes, a rose is a rose! Good day!

Flew TTA…Trans Texas Airways many times on board their DC-3 fleet. Does that give you a clue as to this old farts age?

Tom Messer-
Hard to believe the first DC-3 flew in 1935. Think about that, 88 years.

As far as the DC-3 vs C-47, I always thought of the C-47 as a DC-3 with less comfortable seating.

Em 1973 na Base Aérea do Recife chequei a entrar quando criança nesta maquina .

Constructed as a 1942? C-47A-25-DK by Douglas at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
https://aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=25666

https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=25666

Nice pic John. Looks like some airborne troops could start exiting any time. :)

At 1st view, thought this might be an Alaska Air with door plug issue.