The C-79 was a Brazilian-registered Junkers Ju-52/3m, of Sindicato Condor. Aircraft was
impressed and transferred to the USAAF in May 1942, assigned to the 20th Troop Carrier Squadron. Aircraft was based in
Panama, and was disposed of in December 1943.
Refitted with P&W R-1690 Hornets in modified DC-2
cowlings and the props look to be replacements too. The air-brakes were
replaced with hydraulic brakes, a tail wheel was installed to replace
the skid. All instruments and radio were replaced with U.S. equipment.