Aces High C-47 · N147DC

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The image features a vintage military aircraft, specifically a Douglas C-47 Skytrain, taxiing on an asphalt runway or taxiway. The aircraft is painted in an olive drab military livery with prominent white markings, including the large letters "S6" on the forward fuselage and a white letter "A" on the vertical stabilizer. The aircraft also displays the iconic U.S. Army Air Forces star insignia in white and blue on the fuselage near the tail. The C-47 has its propellers spinning, indicating it is powered up and moving along the ground. The cockpit windows are visibly open, and the pilot can be seen inside. The plane features black and white invasion stripes on the rear fuselage and outer wings, commonly used during World War II for aircraft identification. In the background, there is a grassy field bordered by several structures including small buildings with tents or awnings set up, fencing, and some parked vehicles and equipment, suggesting an airshow or historic event setting. The sky above is partly cloudy with patches of sunlight illuminating the scene, characteristic of daytime with good weather conditions. The overall environment is an airfield with open spaces and a mix of aviation-related infrastructure visible, enhancing the historic and functional context of the vintage aircraft in motion on the ground. Keywords: propeller aircraft, military transport, World War II, historic aviation, olive green livery, U.S. Army Air Forces, star insignia, vintage airplane, open cockpit window, black and white stripes, runway markings, taxiing motion, grass airfield, aviation event, pilot visible, vertical stabilizer, slow taxi, clear weather, partly cloudy sky, historic aircraft display. -- Aces High C-47 N147DC BQH airport EGKB airport London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom _L7D7301.jpg Tim Lowe December 0, 04/09/2020