Pioneer Air Lines  Douglas DC-3  N79021                   (c/n   19731)

                                 

                                     In 1951, and synonimous with its acquisition of the Martin 2-0-2s, Pioneer changed its livery,
                                    as seen in the above photo from the Brian Baker collection.  Like all the fleet, N79021 was
                                    an ex C-47 and was named "James Bowie".  This particular aircraft had been converted to
                                    C-117-C-DL status as a VIP transport.   Sold off by Continental after the merge, it became
                                    N1800U and in 1980 beczme part of the Florence-Darlington Tech Education Center at
                                    Florence SC.