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**Videopilot** · 10-31-2019, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Rivets by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Great shot.

**c.a.m** · 10-31-2019, 06:17 AM

Neat perspective.

The venerable DC-3?

RobG · 10-31-2019, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by Videopilot

Great shot.

Thanks!

Originally posted by c.a.m

Neat perspective.
The venerable DC-3?

That didn't take long! Interestingly, articles I found online refer to this aircraft as a DC3 but it was actually delivered to the RAAF as a C47.

It has flown most of its life as a civilian aircraft, so it's fair to call it a DC3.

**c.a.m** · 10-31-2019, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by RobG

That didn't take long!

Hehe, I'm a bit of an airplane buff (aeronautical engineer).

Thanks for the background info. The DC-3 is a truly remarkable aircraft and it's great to see some of them still flying. Several operators fly DC-3s in Canada, for example Buffalo Airways.

- Craig

RobG · 10-31-2019, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Hehe, I'm a bit of an airplane buff (aeronautical engineer).

Fair enough!

Quote:

Thanks for the background info. The DC-3 is a truly remarkable aircraft and it's great to see some of them still flying. Several operators fly DC-3s in Canada, for example Buffalo Airways.

I think they fly aircraft modified with turboprops? There's several DC3/C47 aircraft still flying in Australia. My father flew on one to Papua New Guinea back in the 70's. At Wings Over Illawarra, I heard it claimed that there was no "use by" date on the DC3 airframes. Obviously they need to be maintained, but apparently they could fly for a lot longer still. As far as I know all the aircraft still flying here are museum pieces though. The one in the photo was being used for nostalgic flights, but the company went broke.

reh321 · 01-08-2020, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks!

That didn't take long! Interestingly, articles I found online refer to this aircraft as a DC3 but it was actually delivered to the RAAF as a C47.

It has flown most of its life as a civilian aircraft, so it's fair to call it a DC3.

As far as I know, it primarily depended on whom in was delivered to. The military version of the "DC3" was known as the 'C47", but they have had a remarkable life regardless of the label.

**WillWeaverRVA** · 01-08-2020, 01:35 PM

Cool shot!

RobG · 01-09-2020, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by reh321

As far as I know, it primarily depended on whom in was delivered to. The military version of the "DC3" was known as the 'C47", but they have had a remarkable life regardless of the label.

The longevity of the aircraft is amazing! It seems to be a perfect design. It's a wonder that they don't still make them - except that its longevity wouldn't be good for profits.

Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA

Cool shot!

Thanks!

**BigDave** · 01-09-2020, 08:37 PM

Great use of perspective to pull the eye into the image, and then it is stopped by the propeller blade, making the eye move elsewhere. Great composition!

RobG · 01-09-2020, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Great use of perspective to pull the eye into the image, and then it is stopped by the propeller blade, making the eye move elsewhere. Great composition!

Thank you! I did put quite a bit of thought into the composition of that shot.

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by Videopilot Great shot. Thanks! Originally posted by c.a.m Neat perspective. The venerable DC-3? That didn't take long! Interestingly, articles I found online refer to this aircraft as a DC3 but it was actually delivered to the RAAF as a C47. It has flown most of its life as a civilian aircraft, so it's fair to call it a DC3.

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by RobG That didn't take long! Hehe, I'm a bit of an airplane buff (aeronautical engineer). Thanks for the background info. The DC-3 is a truly remarkable aircraft and it's great to see some of them still flying. Several operators fly DC-3s in Canada, for example Buffalo Airways. - Craig

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by c.a.m Hehe, I'm a bit of an airplane buff (aeronautical engineer). Fair enough! Quote: Thanks for the background info. The DC-3 is a truly remarkable aircraft and it's great to see some of them still flying. Several operators fly DC-3s in Canada, for example Buffalo Airways. I think they fly aircraft modified with turboprops? There's several DC3/C47 aircraft still flying in Australia. My father flew on one to Papua New Guinea back in the 70's. At Wings Over Illawarra, I heard it claimed that there was no "use by" date on the DC3 airframes. Obviously they need to be maintained, but apparently they could fly for a lot longer still. As far as I know all the aircraft still flying here are museum pieces though. The one in the photo was being used for nostalgic flights, but the company went broke.

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reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by RobG Thanks! That didn't take long! Interestingly, articles I found online refer to this aircraft as a DC3 but it was actually delivered to the RAAF as a C47. It has flown most of its life as a civilian aircraft, so it's fair to call it a DC3. As far as I know, it primarily depended on whom in was delivered to. The military version of the "DC3" was known as the 'C47", but they have had a remarkable life regardless of the label.

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WillWeaverRVA Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Cool shot!

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 As far as I know, it primarily depended on whom in was delivered to. The military version of the "DC3" was known as the 'C47", but they have had a remarkable life regardless of the label. The longevity of the aircraft is amazing! It seems to be a perfect design. It's a wonder that they don't still make them - except that its longevity wouldn't be good for profits. Originally posted by WillWeaverRVA Cool shot! Thanks!

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BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Great use of perspective to pull the eye into the image, and then it is stopped by the propeller blade, making the eye move elsewhere. Great composition!

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,886 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigDave Great use of perspective to pull the eye into the image, and then it is stopped by the propeller blade, making the eye move elsewhere. Great composition! Thank you! I did put quite a bit of thought into the composition of that shot.

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