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PRESS RELEASE Experience a ride that thousands of Allied troops took during World War II on a C-47 airplane on Saturday, July 27th<\/sup>\u00a0at the Roush Aeronautics Center located at 48075 Tyler Road, Belleville, MI 48111. The C-47 Skytrain operated from every continent in the world during WWII. For thrill seekers desiring a once-in-a-lifetime experience, rides on the C-47 are available from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on the 27h<\/sup>. Once airborne, you\u2019ll be able to move around in the aircraft to experience different perspectives. Secure your ride in advance at\u00a0https:\/\/miflightmuseum.org\/c47-transport\/<\/a>. Visitors are welcome to come out and watch the airplane take off and land as you listen to the iconic sound of the twin Wasp Pratt & Whitney engines.<\/p>\n

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The Yankee Air Museum\u2019s C-47 Skytrain pictured here will be at the Roush Aeronautics Center on July 27th. (photo by Threshold Images via Yankee Air Museum)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The C-47,\u00a0Hairless Joe<\/em>, is owned and operated by the Michigan Flight Museum and was one of the most vital pieces of military equipment in winning the war according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The C-47 Skytrain was developed from the Douglas DC-3 civilian airliner.\u00a0 One of the most mass-produced aircraft in history with 11,000 manufactured before and during WWII, there are still 172 of the aircraft flying today. Also known as the\u00a0Gooney Bird<\/em>, the C-47 was built to last.\u00a0About Michigan Flight Museum:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Established in 1981, the Michigan Flight Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.\u00a0 The Michigan Flight Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated technologies while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Visit\u00a0\u00a0www.MiFlightMuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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