Pacific Profiles Volume Seven: Allied Transports: Douglas C-47 Series South & Southwest Pacific 1942-1945

The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles of aircraft which served in the South Pacific theatre, covering the Douglas C-47 and its derivatives. It was the most universal aircraft type to appear in the South Pacific and was deployed from day one to the cessation of hostilities. This volume illustrates the development of unit markings from the first commandeered DC-3 airliners in Australia through to the RNZAF C-47s used in the last days of the Pacific War in the Solomons. The profiles are accompanied by unit histories and photos, and a wide range of reference material has been consulted.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: Avonmore Books

The Pacific Profiles series offers the most precise WWII aircraft profiles from the South Pacific theater. Volume Seven focuses on the Douglas C-47, encompassing various derivatives like the C-53, R4D, and DC-3. This versatile aircraft type played a crucial role from the beginning to the end of hostilities, being utilized by numerous military organizations, including eighteen Fifth and Thirteenth Air Force USAAF squadrons, as well as the USN, USMC, RAAF, RNZAF, RAF, and Dutch Air Force. Most profiles are presented for the first time, along with comprehensive explanations of the markings. The frequent trading of airframes among units resulted in diverse heraldry, unit markings, and nose art. Previously, there was limited information available about the markings of Thirteenth Air Force C-47s and USMC R4Ds, which this volume addresses effectively. The development of unit markings is traced, from the initial commandeered DC-3 airliners in Australia to the RNZAF C-47s used in the final days of the Pacific War in the Solomons. The profiles are accompanied by unit histories and photographs, and a wide range of reference material has been consulted, including photos, color movies, official records, diaries, and information from wreck sites. The author, Michael Claringbould, is renowned for his expertise in the Pacific air war, and these meticulous color profiles of the C-47 series are illustrated with detailed and accurate markings like never before.

Dimension: 250 x 176 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780645246919