It's Still A Gooney Bird; The Lisunov Li-2

[nuuumannn]

Hi Guys, a few images from a walkaround of the Lisunov Li-2, the Soviet licence built DC-3. These were mainly taken in China, but a visit to the former Soviet Union in the days of 35mm film also provides a look at the type.

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This one was Chairman Mao's personal transport.

Monino 3
CCCP-93914 looking a little faded at Monino.

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Beijing 3
An unmarked example at the Civil Aviation Museum of China in Beijing, one of two on site.

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Link to further information on the Li-2, walkaround images and a photo gallery of the type: http://warbirdswalkaround.wixsite.c...9/01/24/Soviet-Success-Story-the-Lisunov-Li-2

 

[Wayne Little]

Cool.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Dakotovski !
Nice !

 

[Peter Gunn]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

Interesting that they've changed to 4 bladed props on some of them.

 

[Gnomey]

Great shots!