Welcome to Dakota Norway
Norway's only flying DC-3Flights 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.
latest news
Dakotaen flyr søndag 22. september
Det nærmer seg en fullendt sesong for Dakota-flygningene fra Torp. Søndag 22. september flyr vi igjen - så sant været er med oss. Vi minner om at gavekort fra tidligere år gjelder ut sesongen 2024, så det gjelder å innløse gavekort som fortsatt er ubrukt. Flygingene...
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
Eulogy: Bjørn Stenerud
Our active member Bjørn Stenerud died suddenly on March 29 this year, aged 69. In recent years, Bjørn has been responsible for gift card sales for Dakota Norway. But he was also involved in the operation of the Dakota, eagerly taking part in cleaning work, cabin and ground service and...
Helge Hem re-elected as chairman
Helge Hem was re-elected as chairman of Dakota Norway Venneforeningen and Stiftelsen Dakota Norway. The annual meetings for both associations were held at Torp Hotel on Saturday, April 15, 2023 with 23 members present. Annual reports and accounts for both associations were...
Technical update
LN-WND is still in the hangar. A good deal of technical work remains before the season opens. We are working steadily forward, and hope to start around Midsummer. Stay tuned to our website for continuous updates.
Annual meeting Dakota Norway
The Dakota Norway Foundation and the Friends of Dakota Norway will hold their annual meeting for 2022 at Torp Hotel (formerly Sandefjord Motorhotell) on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 16:00. After the annual meeting, there will be a lecture on Torp's history by author and journalist Audun Tjomsland...
We have a new website
We have a new website Dakota Norway's website is being reconstructed. The most essential information about the foundation and flights is now on the new site, while older posts from the previous site will be reworked and edited with new images during the spring of 2023....
NOK 184,049 in grassroots funds for 2022
Dakota Norway extends a heartfelt thank you to our members and others who have listed the foundation as a recipient of grassroots funds from Norsk Tipping. NOK 184,049 was the result for 2022, and it is very welcome money in a box that is strongly characterized by the fact that we...
Gift card sales are suspended until further notice
As previously announced, the sale of gift cards for trips with Dakota Norway's DC 3 has been stopped. There are a number of gift cards that have not been redeemed, this is due to the fact that we have not had normal flying seasons over the past summer. Until the aircraft is recovered and we are in the process of ordinary...
Eulogy: Truls Kalland
Our long-standing member Truls Kalland has died at the age of 82. In recent years, Truls struggled with illness, and it has been some time since we have been able to enjoy his contribution to the member magazine with text and photos from air shows at home and abroad. Truls had his interest in aviation...
Solid profit in a year without flights
COVID DISTANCE: Torp Hotel had ensured good Covid distance between the meeting participants. Text and photos: Martin Nilsen Helge Hem was re-elected as chairman of Dakota Norway during the annual meeting for the year 2020 held at Torp hotel on Saturday, August 14, 2021. 26 members were...
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.