When McKendrick, Penny and Major Snow are waiting for the arrival of the C-46 Dakotas, we see a C-46 landing with the markings of the United States Air Force, which was not formed until 1947. From June 20, 1941-September 18, 1947 The US Air Force was officially known as The US Army Air Forces. Note: Dakota's were C-47's and C-46's were Curtiss Commando's. The aircraft noted above were C-47 Dakota's AKA "Goony Birds". While the US Army Air Force began life on June 20, 1941 it's predecessor, the US Army Air Corp, continued operations until March 9, 1942. Thus these aircraft could have carried either USAAC or USAAF markings. In addition the C-47 shown carry roundels that were not adopted until 1947. The specific difference being the red bars on the left and right white fields.
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