Fri Sep 01, 2006 12:54 pm
It was probably 42-92847/N88874, which has been a regular visitor to the Minnesota Wing's show in Red Wing and the New Richmond show. To the best of my knowledge, this C-47 was indeed used on D-Day
Fri Sep 01, 2006 1:02 pm
I will scan the article tonight when I get home from work. Where is the bird at now? I wanted to say the mentioned that the airplane in the photo was in Fargo ND?
Fri Sep 01, 2006 3:26 pm
Paul, I am sure it is the AC-47 that's in the picture. Our AC-47 is painted in the Flat colors used by the military. It's a B*&ch to keep clean but is correct and since we have restored as John Levitow's Medal of Honor aircraft it had to be correct.
Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:07 pm
John, I received your donation today. Thank You very much. We have the new engine and hope to have it running by Monday. First show is McConnell AFB next w/e.
Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:03 am
there is another Spooky gunship based in Wisconsin that did serve in Normandy. It is owned by Darrell Massman. I believe it is N88874
Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:32 am
spookyboss wrote:John, I received your donation today. Thank You very much. We have the new engine and hope to have it running by Monday. First show is McConnell AFB next w/e.
Glad you got it...sorry I couldn't send more!!!!
John
Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:34 am
Chris wrote:there is another Spooky gunship based in Wisconsin that did serve in Normandy. It is owned by Darrell Massman. I believe it is N88874
Chris,
When I was taking the family down to Oshkosh for Airventure we drove past the tiny airport in Waupaca on HWY 10 and saw "Spooky" sitting out on the tarmac. Is this the one you're refferring to???
John
Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:10 am
thats the one