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Gooney on E-bay (N31MS/SN11631)

Posted by B Darnell on Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:47:15 AM

Can anyone confirm that this is a veteran of the Italian campaign?
Item number: 2439010778
Description

C 47 DC 3 For sale NOW!!!!!
Vehicle Description

This auction is for a military c47 or DC3 as they are known to most civilians.This plane was flown into an airport in Florida some years ago by the DEA and was never moved since.It has 1 low hour Pratt and Whitney 1830-90 and 1 Pratt and Whitney 1830-75.I have all logs and the aircraft has a fantastic history.It was used in the European theatre above Italy and was well documented.The tail number is N31MS.,SN11631.

She needs some restoration and is complete.The flaps need covering,but for additional funds I can provide a set that are newly rebuilt.There is corrosion to deal with,but none so severe as to harm the structure.True condition of the engines has yet to be determined,but they are free and have clean oil.The cockpit is complete.I have other pictures that I can send for detail shots if necessary.

I have listed this to sell..the price to open is based on the offers I have in hand for certain parts and should she not hit the reserve,then she will certainly fall to the knife.Email me with you needs if you are only interested in certain parts.Bid long,bid deep...bid your lungs because you won't find another DC3 this cheap...ever!!!

My preferance is to sell to someone that will preserve her as a piece of American history...so if that means as a static display...then we can make arrangements at a lower price less engines and cockpit.





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