Join us as Jason Capra and the Vintage Wing Inc. team show us around 'Beach City Baby', a C-53 Skytrooper with an incredible history that takes in the early days of airlines in the United States, Air Transport Command's efforts in North Africa and her role in the growth of civil aviation in Ohio. She is getting a new set of wings, and you can find out how you can help too!
Check out all the latest Beach City Baby news via their website and socials below:
🛩️ https://www.vintagewingsinc.com/
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🛩️ https://www.instagram.com/vintagewingsinc/
Donate and help get those wings on and 'Beach City Baby' back in the air here: https://www.vintagewingsinc.com/donate
Buy your 'Beach City Baby' merch here: https://stores.inksoft.com/VintageWingsInc/shop/products/all?page=1
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0:00 Meeting Beach City Baby
4:24 Wartime Service
7:36 Inside the Cabin
13:03 Ohio Governor's Aircraft
18:37 Modern Avionics Upgrade
22:58 Finding the Derelict DC-3
25:11 Meet the Wing Crew
27:27 Rewinging the C-53
30:50 Keeping Her Airworthy
36:56 Families Reunited Aloft
42:07 Where to Follow Vintage Wings
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