Lisunov Li-2 disguised as Douglas C-47

The Lisunov Li-2 was a license-built version of the Douglas DC-3.

Only one Li-2 restored to airworthy condition exists in Europe. The Hungarian restored and registered HA-LIX was built in 1949 in Tashkent, still flies sightseeing tours and regularly participates at air shows.

The initial Malev (called MASZOVLET - Hungarian-Soviet Civilian Air Service - those days) fleet consisted of 21-seat Li-2 passenger aircraft.

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.

More than 10000 C-47 and a approximately 5000 Li-2 aircraft were produced.

The C-47 was used extensively by the Allies during World War II but remains in front line service with various military operators to the present day.

This is her with the regular Malev livery (this photo from iho.hu)

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