75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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The weekend before Oshkosh a mass gathering of DC-3s was planned at Rock Falls, Il to celebrate 75 years of the type. Some 27 DC-3s and 1 DC-2 made it to enjoy the atmosphere at this one off event.

Here are some impressions:

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Some arrivals:
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Probably one of the neatest aircraft around. They brought their own polishing crew:
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http://www.bessential.be/dc3/

Sunset:
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The DC-2:
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Flying activity:
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And one for the road:
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More in my photo gallery by clicking the last picture.
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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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One of the most beautiful plane in the world,ever!Splendid! :respect: :worship:Nice photos!!!
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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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Spot the DC-2 between the DC-3s... :wink:
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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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Again, very well done! Love that sunset shot. :clap:

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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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Pictures gone?

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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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I do not see nobody of your images… (???) :|
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zerofive wrote:I do not see nobody of your images… (???) :|
Sorry, site maintenance, they should work again after 5:00am PDT (12:00 UTC), 13:00 Dutch time.

EDIT: now fixed
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Re: 75 years of DC-3, Rock Falls

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Lovely :shock:

Very nice posts lately, Oshkosh, Detroit, but this one takes the cake :mrgreen:
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