C-47 Skytrain/Dakota(Douglas DC-3)
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain—known as the Dakota in RAF service—is the military transport variant of the legendary DC-3 airliner. First flown in 1941, the C-47 became the backbone of Allied airlift operations during World War II, serving in every theater from Normandy to Burma. With reinforced flooring, a large cargo door, and rugged reliability, it carried troops, towed gliders, dropped paratroopers, and evacuated the wounded under fire.
This category features high-resolution prints of C-47 and Dakota aircraft in flight, on takeoff, and in museum preservation—captured by aviation photographer Stuart H. Bourne. Included are RAF examples like ZA947, U.S. Army Air Forces Skytrains, and postwar civilian conversions, each cataloged with verified serials, operator history, and archival context.
Whether you're drawn to the Dakota’s role in D-Day, its global postwar service, or its enduring presence in airworthy condition more than 80 years later, these prints offer a visually rich tribute to one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history.
