F-BEIG — 1942 Douglas DC3C-S1C3G (C-47A) Data
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F-BEIG
1942 Douglas DC3C-S1C3G (C-47A), c/n 10253
F-BEIG is a 1942 Douglas DC3C-S1C3G (C-47A) (serial number 10253). It is configured with 2 engines and 32 seats. Current registration status is listed as De-registered in France. The profile includes 1 photo documenting this aircraft.
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| Model | DC3C-S1C3G (C-47A) Search all Douglas DC3C-S1C3G (C-47A) |
| Year built | 1942 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 10253 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 32 |
| Number of Engines | 2 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Also Registered As |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | F-BEIG |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | |
| Current Status | De-registered |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, France |
User Comments
Glenn E. Chatfield, 2012-02-26 22:27:47
This aircraft was built as C-47A 42-24391 and delivered to USAAF on 9/15/43, being assigned to Oran, North Africa the following month. Assigned to U.S.12th A.F. Became surplus on 4/1/46. On 8/2/49 it became F-BEIG with SGACC in France and possibly also used by Air France. During 1979 sold to A. Auvray of Caen operating as Bretagne Air Service. WFU 1980. March 1981 leased to Normandie Air Services. It was named “Le Petit Prince” at Orly Airport, Paris 8/3/85. Sometime later the plane was purchased by Stellair TA, flying passengers and freight as late as 1988. (This information from Arthur Pearcy’s 1988 book, “Douglas DC-3 Survivors”)