| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | I-DIME |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 44252 / 442 |
| Operator Titles: | Società Aerea Mediterranea - SAM |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | London - GatwickMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGKK IATA: LGW Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1968 |
| Photo by: | Tim Martin |
| Photo ID: | 196017 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
Originally built for Alitalia in 1954 and ended its days with the Italian military. So common in the 1960s on inclusive tour charters that they were almost ignored, I snapped this shot after realizing they were being replaced by the Caravelle jet like the one parked next to it. This photo is copyright © Tim Martin, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 December 2019, and has since been viewed 437 times. |