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Constructed as a C-47B-10-DK by Douglas at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. |
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New construction number, 26419, assigned to the airframe. |
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24 October 1944 |
Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 43-49158. |
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26 October 1944 |
Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Air Force with s/n KJ981 as a Dakota IV. |
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October 1944 |
Transferred to No. 5 Maintenance Unit, Kemble, UK. |
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Converted to a C-48B. |
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Transferred to No. 24 Squadron, Hendon, London. |
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27 September 1954 |
Transferred to Military Aircraft Assistance Group. |
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25 February 1955 |
Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 43-49158 and operated with these markings: 349158. |
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May 1959 |
Transferred to 406th Flying Trainig Wing, RAF Manston/. |
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Transferred to 81st Flying Training Wing, Keesler AFB, MS. |
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Withdrawn from use. |
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