Dakota Norway C-53D returning to Duxford with what turned out to be a double engine failure. On departure, the crew noticed a drop in oil pressure on the Number 1 engine which was shut down and feathered. Upon landing, the crew noticed a lot of oil leaking from the Number 2 engine which resulted in a shutdown of the second engine whilst still on the landing roll. The aircraft coasted down half the runway before taking the grass and skidding to a halt. Great airman-ship from the crew meant no injuries to those onboard and no serious damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was however, unable to take part in the mass formation flight and parachute drop from Duxford to Normandy the following day. -04/06/2019
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A spectacular flypast from the United States Air Force over the 23 Dakotas stationed at Duxford for the 'Daks over Duxford' event celebrating the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The formation consisted of 6 MC-130J Commando II's and 6 CV-22B Ospreys from RAF Mildenhall. -05/06/2019
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Now operated by the Commemorative Air Force in San Marcos, TX this aircraft - C-47A That's All, Brother - was the lead aircraft in the D-Day invasion on the 6th June 1944. She is pictured here at Duxford Aerodrome in the United Kingdom after returning from a planned practice parachutist jump flight. -04/06/2019
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C-47 Aces High and C-53 Spirit of Benovia sit on the flightline as a formation of 6 Dakotas fly past in the distance on a photo flight. -04/06/2019
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The sole remaining airworthy Lisunov Li-2 departing departing IWM Duxford full of parachutist for a practice jump which was subsequently cancelled due to wind. -04/06/2019
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