C-47 Skytrain at Merville, France
C-47 Skytrain at Merville, France, Military aircraft monument at Merville Battery Museum, France
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as The SNAFU Special, stands as a restored World War II transport aircraft at the Merville Battery compound.
This C-47 aircraft participated in multiple operations during World War II, including Overlord, Dragoon, Market, Repulse, and Varsity with the 9th US Air Force.
The SNAFU Special represents the essential role of military aviation in the liberation of France and serves as an educational resource at the museum.
Located at coordinates 49.2701, -0.1966, visitors can access the aircraft exhibit through guided tours at the Merville Battery Museum throughout the year.
After being discovered abandoned near Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina in 2007, volunteers transported and restored this C-47 to its original June 1944 appearance.
Location: Merville-Franceville-Plage
GPS coordinates: 49.27010,-0.19660
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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