Dakota DC-3/C-37
The patch is an eye-catching piece, measuring an impressive 12 cm in length and equipped with double Velcro (hook & loop), making it both a striking display item and a practical addition to any collection.
A true aviation icon: the Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, better known as the “Dakota.” These magnificent aircraft, originally developed in the 1930s, revolutionized air transport and proved their unmatched value during the World War II.
The C-47 played a vital role in the war effort, carrying troops, dropping paratroopers behind enemy lines, delivering essential supplies, and evacuating the wounded. Its rugged design, reliability, and ability to operate from short and unprepared airstrips made it indispensable to Allied forces. Major operations such as D-Day would not have been possible without the Dakota.
Featured on this beautifully embroidered patch are two remarkable aircraft. The Dutch PH-PBA represents a stunning piece of living aviation heritage and remains a symbol of the Netherlands’ rich aviation history.
Also depicted is the legendary That's All, Brother, the lead aircraft of the massive formation of C-47s that dropped American paratroopers over Normandy on June 6, 1944. Its name carried a powerful message to Nazi Germany: “That’s all, brother” – the beginning of the end. After decades of obscurity, the aircraft was rediscovered and meticulously restored, once again flying as a tribute to history.