Wanted: DC-3/C-47 for hire contact info ASAP!!

[gtokid]

Greetings everyone! I have been asked by one of my supervisors to check around for contact information of someone or some group that has a DC-3 for hire and would be available TOMORROW (9/25/09). I work for Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. We are having a new building dedication Friday, and one of the major donors flew DC-3's while going to school here at Purdue. I believe the aircraft would just be on static display. I'm not sure about all the details, but I would put the interest party in touch with my supervisor. I know this is short notice, but any help would be very appreicated!

Thanks!

Todd Brewer
Purdue Flight Maintenace
Wk# 765-494-6784

[gtokid]

Just an update:

I have contact info for an AC-47, the DC-3 out of Griffin GA, CAF Great Lakes Wing, & Yankee Air Muesuem....

If anyone can think of another close to Indiana, we'd appreciate it!

Thanks!

Todd

[tex-fan]

http://www.warbirddepot.com/aircraft_transports.asp
these guys list 3, sorry i didn't see your post soonen

[gtokid]

Thanks tex-fan, exactly the sort of information I'm looking for!

[Dan K]

Have you tried the FAA database?

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... 3&PageNo=1

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... 7&PageNo=1

[PJ]

What about Rhoades Aviation down at Columbus, In (Bakalar). They used to have quite a few or at least maybe they can give you some more contact info.
Good Luck.



PJ
PV-2 Harpoon "Hot Stuff"
ww.amhf.org

[Todd Hackbarth]

Todd,

Norm Ellickson of the Yankee Air Museum tried to get in touch with you at the phone number listed but was unsuccessful.

The Yankee C-47/DC-3 N8704 is available tomorrow!

Please call Norm today before 5:00pm at the museum (734) 483-4030.

After 5:00pm, call him on his cell: (734) 637-8879

Todd Hackbarth
Yankee Air Force/Museum

[gtokid]

Dan K: Hadn't thought of the FAA Database, but it is such short notice...

PJ: Someone at work thought of Rhoades after I posted my update....

Todd H: I called Norm, and also talked to my supervisor....think Yankee Doodle my work out....

Thanks guys for all the help!

Todd

[Todd Hackbarth]

Checking Flight Aware.com (http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N8704) this morning shows the Yankee Air Force's C-47 N8704 is scheduled to depart Willow Run (KYIP) for Purdue University (KLAF) on an IFR flight plan at 9:10am EDT. A cruise speed of 140 kts at 4000' is forecasted with a planned arrival time of 10:30am.

Todd Hackbarth

[tex-fan]

this is cool, pics please.

[TAdan]

It has been fun to see this come together so quickly. I hope Yankee Doodle has an excellent flight.

[Todd Hackbarth]

DC-3/C-47 N8704 arrived at West Lafayette, Indiana at 10:39am EDT.

Flight track information can be found here:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N8704

Todd Hackbarth