Welcome to Dakota Norway

Norway's only flying DC-3

Flights for the 2024 season - click here
Here you get a full overview of all our flights in 2024, you can also download the calendar directly to your calendar.

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6. oktober blir neste mulighet for en Dakota-tur

Søndag 6. oktober blir neste mulighet for en flytur med Dakotaen. Sist søndag hadde vil fire full-satte turer i et strålende høst-vær, og hvis værgudene viser seg fra sin rette side, kan det bli en ny, flott dag 6. oktober. Dakotaen flyr i i 1000 fots høyde - ca 330...

the foundation
dakota norway

Dakota Norway is a non-commercial foundation with one purpose: To keep the Dakota aircraft with Norwegian registration LN-WND in airworthy condition.

The aircraft is a military passenger aircraft version of the DC-3, an aircraft type that flew for the first time on December 17, 1935. LN-WND is a C-53D-DO, begun construction in 1942. It was taken over and accepted by the US Army Air Force on June 28, 1943. The aircraft was delivered to the US 8th Air Force in the UK on October 8, 1943, and the following year was part of the massive fleet of aircraft that was an essential part of the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.

In the fall of 1944, the aircraft was used as a "private plane" for the Deputy Commander of the Allied Air Forces in Europe, Major General Ralph D. Royce, and was essentially flown by Captain Wendell Buckhiester of the US Air Force.

fly with the dakota

Dakota Norway has the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority's approval to operate LN-WND and allow the public to take part in adventure flights. The purpose of these is to allow anyone who wishes to experience the history of aviation by flying an old aircraft.

Presenting the DC-3

Here you can watch the movie presentation of LN-WND in its entirety. 

Film by: Knut Åshammer

Latest articles and announcements

Jonas Eriksen vant to Dakota-billetter

I denne helgens trekning i Dakota Norways «Vippse-søndag» ble den heldige vinner JONAS ERIKSEN Du har vunnet to gavekort til en verdi kr 1800,-  Gratulerer så masse. Takk til alle som har bidratt med å vippse et valgfritt beløp til Dakotaen. Slike bidrag betyr mye for...

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Vipps og vinn Dakota-turer søndag 25. august

Søndag 25. august er neste mulighet for en rundtur over Vestfold med det legendariske veteranflyet. Hvis du blir med på vår Vipps-aksjon, kan du til og med være så heldig å vinne to billetter til en verdi av 900 kroner hver. Vipps et valgfritt beløp til # 19873, før...

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The gift cards expire in three months

Gift cards purchased for Dakota trips are valid until the end of the 2024 flight season, regardless of when they were purchased and at what price. This means that those who have such cards must take the opportunity during the three remaining months of the season. The last scheduled day for round-trip flights is...

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The technicians saved the day

On Friday, July 12, an Experience Day for children with cancer was scheduled at Torp. Dakota Norway has organized this for many, many years now. But it's been several years since this day has involved flying the Dakota for the young patients and their families. But this year it was...

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Fly Dakota to Telemark Air show

The most beautiful adventure of the fall, yes - it can be, Telemark Airshow Sunday, September 1, 2024. We offer 14 seats in the Dakota with departure from Torp at 08.30 on Sunday, September 1. Price NOK 1800 round trip Torp. Ticket to the airshow is included in the price. Telemark Airshow has...

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Sunday, July 14 will be the next Dakota flight

We're registering an ever-increasing interest in experiential flights with Dakota Norway's DC 3 from 1942. On Wednesday, July 3, we had four full tours, but unfortunately had to cancel the flight on Sunday, July 7, due to strong winds and turbulence. Next.

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SEASON START SUNDAY, MAY 26, 12:00 NOON We are finally flying for the 2024 season! Meet up at the Dakota hangar, BREDHOLTVEIEN 220, 3160 STOKKE. We will fly as many trips as needed from 12:00 onwards. Here you can also get a look at our other veteran aircraft,...

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Join us on the most beautiful adventure of the summer

The Dakota Norway Foundation is volunteerism, dedication and passion. Join us on a trip and fly with us! You can also become a member, support us and get benefits.