Douglas C-47 visit a dream come true

PLANE spotters had a rare treat at Waterford Airport at the weekend when a spectacular World War II Douglas C-47 paid a visit.

More than 63 years old and a veteran of the D-Day landings, the US aircraft aroused great interest following its arrival in Waterford, before heading on to Britain for the annual Remembrance Day services.

The C-47 was first delivered to the US Air Force on December 28, 1943, but transferred to the Royal Air Force in September, 1944.