The top row of planes facing the camera along with the two similar planes facing the top row are USAF AC-47 'Spooky' Gunships. This is based on the two toned green and tan paint pattern, and the type of aircraft, C-47. The next row contains five silver aircraft facing away from the camera. These are US Navy P2 Neptune aircraft used for coastal patrol. The bottom two rows are largely USAF C-47's. At the right in the third row are two USAF C-46 Commando aircraft. You might know the AC-47 and C-47 aircraft as the DC-3. Photo by Capt Auerback, MC, provided by Dr Andy Auerback.
In 1976 I flew into Key West on a DC-3. Took military air down to Miami, then the commercial flight to Key West, carrying KW-7 Orestes crypto cards to the Naval Communications Station there. Never got to actually pilot a C-47 but sure enjoyed the ride.
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DeleteMy first ride in one.
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I have a vague recollection that the first time they appeared they were known as 'Puff the Magic Dragon' and term Spooky came along later.
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Couldn't ask for much more than a Spooky and a Skyraider above your location.
DeleteStateside I flew on a DC-3 operated by Piedmont airlines in the late 60's. They were about the last airline to fly them in scheduled service.
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