Perhaps it was just a coincidence that led Jason Capra to a back road in Beach City, Ohio, where he’d spot a Douglas DC-3 seemingly abandoned in a field. Perhaps it was destiny. Whatever the forces of the universe were up to that day, it allowed Capra, an airline pilot and self-described WWII airplane enthusiast, to fulfill his childhood dream of owning and restoring a piece of history.
Photos: Inside the Restoration of a C-53 Skytrooper
Key Takeaways:
- Airline pilot Jason Capra and his organization, Vintage Wings, are undertaking the extensive restoration of a historic Douglas DC-3 (C-53 Skytrooper) known as "Beach City Baby," which Capra discovered in a field.
- The aircraft boasts a significant past, having served as Gen. Douglas MacArthur's personal transport, "Buckeye One" for Ohio Gov. Jim Rhodes, and played a role in Operation Torch.
- Vintage Wings raised $100,000 to purchase the plane and is actively fundraising for the ongoing restoration, showcasing their progress at events like a recent Father's Day Fly-In.
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