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 Inc., are undertaking a major restoration of a historically significant Douglas DC-3 (C-53 Skytrooper) discovered abandoned in Ohio.
- Dubbed "Beach City Baby," the aircraft boasts a rich past, including service as General Douglas MacArthur's personal transport and a role in Operation Torch.
- Vintage Wings Inc. raised $100,000 to acquire the plane and continues to fundraise for the extensive ongoing restoration, which they showcase at events like their Father's Day Fly-In breakfast.
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