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.
A former German Junkers Ju 52/3m at Howard Field, Panama Canal Zone, in
late 1942, in service with the USAAF 20th Transportation Squadron, Sixth
Air Force. The aircraft was designated as a C-79 and given the serial
42-52883 while in USAAF service.
A former German Junkers Ju 52/3m at Howard Field, Panama Canal Zone, in
late 1942, in service with the USAAF 20th Transportation Squadron, Sixth
Air Force. The aircraft was designated as a C-79 and given the serial
42-52883 while in USAAF service.




