DC-3C Fuselage Skin Challenge Coin Tail # N8056 - B011

Own a piece of twin-radial history! This batch is made from the fuselage skin of a DC-3C. This DC-3C has a history shrouded in mystery. Records indicate that this aircraft was constructed as a C-47B-1-DK in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma circa 1943. Its construction number is 25735. It was then sent to the United States Army Air Corps with the serial number 43-48474. It served an unknown time in the 312TH Ferry Squadron, 27TH Air Transport Group. During WWII, the 312TH Ferry Squadron served in Ireland and England, providing logistics support and radio communications training for allied forces. Some point after the war, this plane served the Indiana Air National Guard for about a year under the tail number 0-48474. After its stint in the Indiana ANG, it might have been transferred to a vocational school in Kentucky some time in the 1970s, under the registration N8056. In 1992, a Certificate of Airworthiness was filed for this C-47B as a DC-3C (civilian designation for ex-military C-47s) by Phoenix Air under registration N8056. The aircraft was written off after a belly landing due to an engine issue. The resting place for the fuselage is in a boneyard in the California desert, It is not known how long it has been in storage, or where its other components are located. The paint is weathered, especially the interior paint, so it is safe to assume that the fuselage has been in storage for quite some time. If you have more history on this aircraft, we'd all love to hear it! Let us know on social media if you find out more about this beautiful airplane!

Each coin measures approximately 1.75". Comes with one coin and one protective case.

DISCLAIMER! Our challenge coins are made from real aircraft parts. Please expect imperfections such as scratches, dents, missing paint, etc. These imperfections make for unique coins, meaning you may not receive the exact coin pictured. In addition, trademarks are used to describe our products, however, Aeromachinas LLC is not affiliated with trademark owners in any way. 

CAUTION! Not recommended for children under the age of 10. Product intended for display only. Keep out of mouth. Do not remove paint. This product contains chemical-based paint which may cause irritation if inhaled or ingested in large quantities.