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United States Navy Douglas VC-117D Skytrooper (17171) | Photo 143827

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Photo ID 143827, uploaded February 4, 2017

In 1973 this DC-3 ran out of fuel on its way from Europe to the USA and made an emergency landing on the black vulcanic beach near Skogar in south Iceland. Engines, wings and the tail section were removed and the rest was left to its fate.

Off-airport - Skogar - Iceland

Photo taken: January 28, 2017

Operator: United States Navy
Type: Douglas VC-117D Skytrooper
Registration: 17171
Serial: 43309
 
Category: Military Aircraft - Transport/Utility/Recon
Marked as: Accident/incident  Dawn/dusk/night
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Comments on this photo: 
ShanwickOceanic04 Feb 17, 10:04
Breathtaking shot, instaloved!
Zak04 Feb 17, 12:39
Seems that half the shots in our db that I'd call 'iconic' are yours. I begin to suspect this is not coincidence.
A34504 Feb 17, 12:53
Incredible Jochen, absolutely breathtaking image. World class!
Yokes04 Feb 17, 14:12
Thank you guys, i´m really happy about your comments and that you like my picture! :-)
JLAmber05 Feb 17, 20:35
Fb/twitter featured photo 02/04/17
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