The Whiskey 7

C-47A “Whiskey 7” The C-47 Dakota was the cargo aircraft which was the workhorse of the Army Air Corps during World War II.

It was also affectionately known as the “Gooney Bird.” It served in all theaters of the war and served in civilian capacity to help establish the U.S. airlines as the DC-3.

W7 is truly a WWII veteran. This aircraft originally served with the 12th Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater in 1943 and the 9th Air Force in England 1944-1945 as part of the 316th Troop Carrier Group.

It was one of the lead aircraft of the first strike of the D-Day invasion on June 6th, 1944 over Ste. Mere Eglise, Normandy. It transported paratroopers for the 82nd Airborne Division as part of Operation NEPTUNE. Flak was very heavy during these missions but this C-47 managed to survive it all.

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Plane Ride Over Genesee Valley!

We have arranged for a flight aboard the Whiskey 7 Warplane on July 1st at 5:30pm!

The flight will have the capacity of 12 passengers and requires a minimum of 6. The cost is $125.00 plus tax.

Important Info:

• All passengers must be at least 8 years old to take the ride.

• Persons 8 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• All passengers must be able to egress the aircraft under their own power

• Please arrive 45 minutes prior to your flight to get acquainted with the aircraft and flight crew.

• You must have a signed waiver on file prior to your flight

Your Cabin Safety Officer for the flight will discuss aircraft safety with you and the other riders beside the aircraft 15 minutes prior to engine start. All seating and flight procedures will be discussed at that time. You will then be taken aboard the aircraft and seat-belted for takeoff. All passengers must be seated and secured for engine start, taxi, takeoff and during landing. All fights are subject to weather and aircraft availability. You will be notified at least 4 hours in advance should a cancellation be necessary. Should a cancellation occur, you will be offered either a rescheduled time, gift certificate or refund. NWM reserves the right to deny boarding to any passenger that appears to be impaired.

Interested people are able to book right up until the flight time using their online booking program, FareHarbor.  You also need to sign a waiver online for which a link is sent to them in their booking confirmation email.

Please click here to book your flight at Fare Harbor!