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Aircraft:
Douglas C-117D Skytrooper
- Reg: 17171 photos
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Serial #:
43309
- Airline: United States - US Navy (USN)
- Photo Date: Dec 07, 2018
- Uploaded: Dec 19, 2018
- Other Location - Sólheimasandur, Iceland
Crashlanded on the beach at Sólheimasandur on November 24, 1973, following fuel starvation. Rumor has it the pilots switched to the wrong fuel tank. Fortunately the entire crew was able to walk away and nowadays the wreckage is a relatively popular tourist attraction. In the past you could drive up to it, but no more - vehicles have to be parked on a parking lot near the road now and you face a 3,5km hike each way. However, the terrain is easy and it's well worth the visit!
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Crashlanded on the beach at Sólheimasandur on November 24, 1973, following fuel starvation. Rumor has it the pilots switched to the wrong fuel tank. Fortunately the entire crew was able to walk away and nowadays the wreckage is a relatively popular tourist attraction. In the past you could drive up to it, but no more - vehicles have to be parked on a parking lot near the road now and you face a 3,5km hike each way. However, the terrain is easy and it's well worth the visit!Camera
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Aircraft
- Reg: 17171 photos
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Aircraft:
Douglas C-117D Skytrooper
- Airline: United States - US Navy (USN)
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Serial #:
43309
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Photo Location
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Other Location - Sólheimasandur
- Iceland