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FS2000 Air Atlantique Douglas DC-3, registration N15751, in its Northwest Airlines 50th anniversary colors. Based on original photographs (included in download) taken in England in July 1987 and August 1988. In 1948 the "Red Tail" was painted on all Northwest aircraft for the first time, creating a trademark that becomes known world-wide and that continues in use almost 50 years later. Features 36 sided fuselage and engine nacelles, 24 sided airfoil wing and horizontal stabalizer profiles. Animated control surfaces, props, landing gear and rolling wheels. Night textures and cockpit with crew. Very easy to fly as well as stable. Original aircraft by Lou Volland, repaint by Bob Bongiovanni.