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United States Navy Douglas VC-117D Skytrooper (17171) | Photo 10049

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Photo ID 10049, uploaded September 3, 2012

In 1973 this DC-3 ran out of fuel on its way from Europe to the USA and made an emergency landing on the black vulcanic beach near Skogar in south Iceland. Engines, wings and the tail section were removed and the rest was left to its fate.

Off-airport - Skogar - Iceland

Photo taken: August 27, 2012

Operator: United States Navy
Type: Douglas VC-117D Skytrooper
Registration: 17171
Serial: 43309
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Zak03 Sep 12, 11:48
I saw your shot on Fotocommunity.de already - very interesting. The one on FC looked even more impressive.
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