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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.
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Dakotaen flyr søndag 15. september
Det nærmer seg en ny Dakota-dag på Torp. Søndag 15. september er «Sølvfuglen» igjen klar for rundturer over Vestfold-landskapet. Turene starter ved 12-tiden, eller så fort flyet er fullt opp. Vi gjør oppmerksom opp at vi ikke flyr med færre enn 12 passasjerer, da...
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
Massive departure towards Normandy
DUXFORD: At 1706 Norwegian time, the first aircraft took off from Duxford heading for Normandy on Wednesday. 15 minutes later, all 20 aircraft were in the airMASSIVE: Seven aircraft are taxiing out and in the air, five machines are already on their way. The aircraft were escorted by 2 P51 D Mustangs and several AT 6...
The last of the first
HISTORICAL: Dave Hamilton in the front row on the right in a photograph from 1944, together with some of the many soldiers he helped deploy across Europe.DUXFORD: Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dave Hamilton (96) took a closer look at the newly restored "That`s all brother"...
"Dakota Nine"
READY TO ROLL: Seen from the cockpit of LN-WND during take-off, you can count eight aircraft in the formation. PHOTO: Martin NilsenDUXFORD: 11 Dakotas took off from Duxford on Monday, June 3, in a "line-astern" formation, which means that the planes fly one after the other at the same altitude on a...
Dakotas fill up at Duxford!
TORP-DUXFORD: Daks over Normandy is underway with the "Daks over Duxford" warm-up. Just after 17:00 Norwegian time, LN-WND landed at Duxford on Sunday, June 2, with the Veterans' Parachute Club on board. On the approach to the Mecca of veteran aircraft in Europe, the Norwegian Dakota...
A treat from the archive.
Here's a treat from earlier times. The video is from 1991 and shows both Dakota, Harvarder and a low-flying Braathens 737 and much more. Thanks to Andre Sveen for the video.
Rolf Rørvik - in memory
Rolf Rørvik died on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the age of 83. Dakota Norway has thus lost a very committed and respected member for many years. Rolf was born and grew up in Hovin in Melhus municipality in Trøndelag. He was trained as an electrical engineer and varied his working life by...
A good day for safety!
Dakota Norway had an incident yesterday Wednesday where an engine failed just after departure from Torp. With a focus on flight safety, we had possibly the best day in our 33-year history of operating the DC-3. Engine failure at low altitude after take-off is a demanding failure for...
Give your "Grassroots share"
Dakota Norway is finally registered and approved as a "grassroots" recipient at Norsk Tipping - When you bet, play LOTTO or other approved games, you can request that the grassroots share goes to Dakota Norway. In this case, 7% of the stake will go to Dakota Norway. The grassroots share...
Magne Holst in memory
Our active member Magne Holst has died at the age of 70. Magne was born in Drammen on December 5, 1947 and grew up in Hokksund, where the local airport soon became a magnet for young people interested in aviation. He was among the many "newcomers" who in the last two years...
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.