Douglas TC-47D Skytrain
S/N 44-76502
The C-47 first entered service in 1941 and became the backbone of the U.S. Army Air Forces airlift capability during World War II. Between 1942-1945, C-47s helped the 62d Troop Carrier Group make their mark on the front lines of North Africa and European theater. In conducting their main mission, the delivery of troops, the 62d TCG also utilized CG-4 Hardrian Gliders. At the conclusion of the war, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the Skytrain one of the four weapons, along with the bazooka, jeep and atomic bomb, that most helped to win World War II. C-47s served in multiple roles with a number of McChord based units between 1940-1960.
Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum.
Marker is on Colonel Joe Jackson Boulevard east of 6th Street SW, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
