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The control surfaces on a DC-3 were constructed of an aluminum frame
covered with fabric. A not uncommon method of construction for their
time.

To the best of my knowledge there were no "spare" wings or fuselages
for the DC-3. Like any other aircraft if there was damage it was
repaired.

In Viet Nam when we mounted the Mini Guns in the DC-3 (C-47) we found
that many of the fuselage formers that supported the floors were
corroded to the extent that it was thought that they would not support
the recoil of the guns. The formers were simply removed and new ones
fabricated in the field and riveted into place.

That's my kind of airplane. d8-)

--
Ed Huntress