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 |
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| Plane Spotters India team with Breaitling Douglas DC3 crew. |
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| Plane Spotters India team with Breaitling Douglas DC3 crew. |
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| 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.
