Douglas XCG-47 / XCG-17 Glider Conversion

 

Douglas XCG-17 assault glider, converted from C-47-DL (41-18496), tested as a 40-seat troop glider with engines removed and faired over, under tow during flight testing.

Douglas XCG-17 glider (converted C-47 41-18496) on ground with detail of tow-hook installation. 1944.

C-47 (43-16229), "The Nez Perce", converted in the field to glider ("CG-47" or "XCG-17") configuration. 1946.

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