Delivered to the USAAF in March 1945, the aircraft spent most of her career overseas before being retired in the early 1970's. To Lackland AFB for display at the USAF History and Traditions Museum in September 1972.
This gorgeous Dakota, formerly 43-49219 of the USAAF, now sports RNZAF markings of NZ3546 of 42 Sqn, and is seen here arriving at Queenstown after spending the day in Wanaka for the show