genehil
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The birthplace of the DC-3 - Santa Monica Airport (Clover Field back then) is preparing a DC-3 for static display...
The placemark is placed where this display will eventually be erected.
The entire article can be found here: http://santa-monica.org/airport/n_dc3_restore.aspx
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Hill
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Another plane that can seem to be a DC-3, especially in areas of marginal resolution, is the Russian made AN-74 and related variants. Dimensions are larger and the engines are mounted much closer to the centerline (they are actually attached to the fuselage and not the wings). It has a high-mounted horizontal stabilizer which can be detected by a close look at the shadow - it's definitely not a tail-dragger like the DC-3.
Here's one in Peru that was originally identified as a DC-3.
Image from www.freightersonline.com
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Wynder
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The "DC-3" marked at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola as "DC-3 #1 is, in actuality, a Curtiss C-46 Commando. Its the drab green one at the upper left hand corner of the outside static display ramp behind the museum complex. 
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Hill
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At this resolution, they sure look the same don't they? Thanks for the information.  Local knowledge is always helpful. The change will show up in the next update soon.
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genehil
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Airline History Museum at Kansas City
Placemark goes to hanger...
http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com/dc-3.htm
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genehil
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DC-3 #2 is a Super DC-3 or probably closer... is a Navy RD4
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Variable
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Hello to all.
I´m from Málaga, and I can confirm your suspects.
The plane is a Douglas DC-3 (C-47B50-DK)
Is property of the aviation museum of málaga.
Is located near the 340 roadway, and you can see it when you´re driving 
Regards from Spain.
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Hill
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According to the web site or the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, there are two DC-3 variants there. One is the naval version, specifically an R4D-5L, named "Que Sera Sera" (labeled DC-3 #3 at present). It has orange wingtips and tail, skis(!!), and a modified nose to hold radar.
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... in 1956 ... an R4D (named "Que Sera Sera") piloted by LCDR Gus Shinn and under the command of RADM George Dufek landed on the ice at the South Pole to become the first expedition to stand at that spot since Captain Scott of the Royal Navy reached it in 1912.
The other (labeled DC-3 #2 at present) is a "Super DC-3" which the military calls a C-117, and the Marines specifically a R4D-8/C-117D. It has larger square-tipped wings and larger tail surfaces and more powerful engines.
National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola
Edited by Hill (12/02/05 12:47 PM)
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Hill
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Jumble sent me (via PM) the DC-3 "Pot of Gold", the Air Atlantique fleet at Coventry Airport in England. Click for their WEBSITE.
They are planning a celebration for the 17th of December. 
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DC3 70th Anniversary event, 17th December 2005
Our final event of 2005 marks the 70th anniversary of a true flying legend. On December 17th 1935 the DC3 took to the air for the first time, an event deemed so ordinary at the time that there is no photographic record. Since that day, many intended replacements have succumbed to the scrap man, but the DC3 is still going strong with over 800 examples still flying around the world. There's an old saying.. "The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3"
Air Atlanitque have a long and proud association with the DC3 and we are offering you the chance to join us in celebrating this milestone in aviation history. On Saturday 17th December 2005 we will be holding a day of celebrations which will include a twenty minute Dakota flight, hangar tours, ground displays, sherry, mince pies and a line up of classic Douglas aircraft, with unique photo opportunities.
Tickets cost £55 per person and advance booking is essential. Places are filling up fast so book early to avoid disappointment by calling 0870 330 4747.
Note: The placemark is in the master folder in the original post: look under Europe>United Kingdom>DC-3 fleet
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IanUK
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A whole gaggle of DC-3s at Coventry Airport, Warwickshire, UK. Along with a Hawker Hunter and more, most of which are cargo planes - which I'm not very good at ID'ing
Here are the coordinates:
52 22 12.63 N, 1 29 05.93 W
Edited by Hill (12/05/05 02:54 PM)
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