Indian Dakota

[CameronSys]

The Indian Air Force Historic Flight DC-3, VP905, undertook an air test this afternoon at CVT, prior to making the scheduled move to India in the very near future.

1. Douglas DC-3 VP905 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

2. Douglas DC-3 VP905 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

3. Douglas DC-3 VP905 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

4. Douglas DC-3 VP905 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

5. Douglas DC-3 VP905 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

While it will be a shame to see this fantastic aircraft leave the UK, it must be noted that the aircraft faced a very uncertain future during its time sat outside at Kemble, so its great that the aircraft will live on, flying around India!

Thanks for looking
Cameron

[Supra]

Very nice shots. When you say " in the very near future", would it be possible to list the potential times/dates for said departure?
Two things of note here....
1] I had assumed the Indian crew would be building hours now it's 'handed over', but both pilots would appear no to be?
2] Given that you have access to the 'inside' at Coventry, I'm fairly sure you will know when to show-up for the final departure?

[CameronSys]

Testing and training took place before the handover I believe. Sorry not sure when it's off. Was supposed to be today (no clue what time), but given the forecast wind I imagine that could change

[Richard B]

Testing and training took place before the handover I believe. Sorry not sure when it's off. Was supposed to be today (no clue what time), but given the forecast wind I imagine that could change

Very windy here this morning, not sure if the winds is going to drop this afternoon.forecast is looking good for the rest of the week thou,

[goody]

Nice shots. Thanks for posting

[CameronSys]

Thanks! Looks like they departed to Orleans, France, yesterday afternoon

[Yammer]

Great shots, lovely schme - anybody know what this Dak is using as it's radio callsign please ?

[paddyboy]

She looks peachy, just like your shots

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[Mark Owen]

That's on smart looking Dak.

Regards.

Mark.