Breitling DC3 India Visit

A 77 years old Douglas DC3 | HB-IRJ of Breitling landed at Nagpur's - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Int'l Airport - VANP/NAG on 26th March 2017 as part of its around-the-world tour.

The aircraft arrived on 26th March at 1:43PM IST from Karachi, Pakistan & will continue its journey To Chittagong, Bangladesh. Hereby giving Plane Spotters India team opportunity to spot this vintage bird in action. Breitling DC-3 World Tour - demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding the aeronautical heritage by supporting the restoration of legendary aircraft

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This DC-3 | HB-IRJ was delivered to American Airlines in 1940 and first used by the American military between 1942 and 1944, before resuming service on behalf of various commercial airlines. Restored by a group of dedicated enthusiasts, it now flies under Breitling colors and participates in a variety of airshow 

Plane Spotters India team with Breaitling Douglas DC3 crew. 

Plane Spotters India team with Breaitling Douglas DC3 crew. 
Plane Spotters India team waiting to welcome the crew of Douglas DC3 as they arrive at Nagpur airport.

Image Courtesy : Devendra Kulkarni

Thanks to pilots, crew, and all the airport authorities who supported us time to time to make spotting of this plane possible.

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