B-23 "Dragon" by Buffalo1
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Actually it is the transport version of the "Dragon" designated UC-67. This is a pic I took back in the mid-90s when visiting the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Didn't scan as well as I would have liked, but this is a rare bird and worth a look.
The Douglas B-23 was an updated version of the B-18 "Bolo" bomber (see page 8 of my gallery). In 1939 the B-23 actually had competitive speed and a good bombload as well as the first tail gun position on a USAAF bomber. The problem was that the design was a bit stale when compared to North American's classic B-25 or Douglas' own DB-7/A-20 light bomber. A look at the plane's shadow will tell any aviation buff that this plane was directly descended from the DC-2/3 airliners of the mid 30s. The result was that only 38 Dragons were built. Most were converted into the UC-67 transport version.
The good news about this particular plane is that the USAF Museum is currently changing it back to its original B-23 mode with the glass bomber nose and tail gun position.
Comments (17)
erlandpil
Goood shot again erland
rainbows
Good shot and information. I love the shadow of the wing... Splendid work. Hugs. Di. xx
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive picture, have a great definition and detail.....!!!!
thewiz3d
nice shot is it real or 3D
artroland
Very cool shot there. Nice work and history. It's always nice to have someone share some history and background with us!
busi2ness
What an elegant lady she is and glad to know she will be restored to former glory. Some reckon this was the most dynamic years of aviation as we know it today. Excellent capture!
rawdodb
Beautiful ole Plane...
DCLEW2
Awesome. I hope to see the restored version someday.
texboy
Sweet! I'm eternally grateful I actually got to fly on a DC-3 (Trans-Texas Airways) and that a flock of B-25s were stationed at Goodfellow AFB when I was a kid!
Osper
Another of those "Also Rans".
jocko500
real cool
MongusKing
Fantastic work my friend!!! XCellent!!!
Vik9740
very nice
Breyden
Neat photo! Thanks for the background on the plane as well!
SapUS59
excellent capture of this beauty !!
Richardphotos
I recall so many DC-3 s as a child living near North American.the flight path was directly over my house. I see nothing wrong with your scan. you have better luck scanning than I
debbielove
Great plane shot for me as I've never seen one. Seen many DC3s - often fly over my house. Still, good one.