Had he not chosen Ohio’s back roads over the interstate on one fateful trip from Indiana to Pittsburgh in 2014, Vintage Wings might still just be Jason Capra’s childhood dream.
Vintage Wings Takes on Challenge of Restoring C-53 Skytrooper
Key Takeaways:
- Airline pilot Jason Capra discovered a neglected, historically significant WWII-era Douglas DC-3/C-53, known as "Beach City Baby," and subsequently purchased it to restore it to its original glory.
- Capra established Vintage Wings, a 501c3 non-profit, to fund and execute the ambitious restoration project of "Beach City Baby," which served in Operation Torch and was reportedly General MacArthur's personal transport.
- Vintage Wings uniquely focuses on actively involving and training younger volunteers in the hands-on restoration process, aiming to preserve aviation history and pass on essential knowledge and skills to future generations.
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