From back in the day

[Puma44]

Over what is now Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

[earl1937]

Over what is now Holloman AFB, New Mexico.

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I bet that stirs some memories for somebody in this game! Below is my beloved DC-6B, which in 2012, 15 were still being used in different parts of the world. 64 Years of continuous service to somebody!



The Office!

On short final, 120 knots, bleeding!

[GScholz]

DC-4 and DC-6 are two of my favorite large aircraft in history. So graceful and beautiful, yet practical and utilitarian.


Had the honor of seeing Redbull's beautiful DC-6 in person at the 2012 Bodø Air Show.




Notable other airliners I particularly like from that era are the Lockheed Constellation and the world's first modern long range airliner, which looks remarkably like a DC-4, here in the colors of the Danish Airlines:



Sadly, no Fw-200 exists today. During the war the Fw-200 took on a much more sinister role of course, but during the happy '30s in Europe it was the dream ride of the flying public.

[earl1937]

DC-4 and DC-6 are two of my favorite large aircraft in history. So graceful and beautiful, yet practical and utilitarian.


Had the honor of seeing Redbull's beautiful DC-6 in person at the 2012 Bodø Air Show.

(Image removed from quote.)


Notable other airliners I particularly like from that era are the Lockheed Constellation and the world's first modern long range airliner, which looks remarkably like a DC-4, here in the colors of the Danish Airlines:

(Image removed from quote.)

Sadly, no Fw-200 exists today. During the war the Fw-200 took on a much more sinister role of course, but during the happy '30s in Europe it was the dream ride of the flying public.

good pic of "bull 1"! One of the little know facts about the DC-6B is that it was faster than the Super Connies, yet had smaller engines. R-2800's on the 6 and R-3350 compounds on the connies. I never flew a 1049G, but judging from the dihedral in the wing, was probably a very smooth ride for all on board!

[colmbo]

Several outfits operated, some still do, Douglas transports here in Alaska in the 70s and 80s.  Nothing quite like the sound of 4 PW2800s coming up to takeoff power!!

[bustr]

In the late 60's they ran us from Tachikawa, Misawa, to Wakkanai in those rattle traps. The old joke was going to the lew meant looking straight down at the ground. The draft of air that came out when you opened the lid was that cold. But, then there didn't seem to be much between you and the fuselage skin back in that cramped compartment.

Wasn't as bad as the C-135 cargo carrier from Karachi to Frankfurt with a Saudi Arabia fuel stop into 100 degree weather. They bolted in rows of metal frame and wood fold down troop seats. No insulation in the fuselage. And the only window to look out was the engineer's tiny view port you had to scrape the ice off of if he felt like letting you peek out side. Most of the trip was sleeping in a frozen stupor with your butt aching because we lifted off Karachi in March in spring clothing. And Frankfurt that year was still doing winter.