Douglas R4D-8

R4D-8/C-117D
A USMC C-117D formerly based at MCAS Iwakuni now on display at MCAS Miramar
General information
TypeMilitary transport aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerDouglas Aircraft Company
Primary usersUnited States Navy
Number built100 (by conversion)
History
First flight23 June 1949
Retired1992
Developed fromDouglas DC-3
Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas R4D-8 (later redesignated C-117D) is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3S (Super DC-3) airliner. It was used by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and Vietnam War.

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