| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-EDB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-54A Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 7458 |
| Operator Titles: | Qantas |
| Aircraft Name: | Norfolk Trader |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Norfolk IslandMap |
| Region / Country: | Norfolk Island, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSNF IATA: NLK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 7 December 1975 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 256218 |
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Qantas' two DC-4 became anachronisms as the airline pushed towards becoming an all 747 operator in the late 1970s. Only DC-4s met the overwater safety requirements and still be able use the airport. The solution came with a dispensation for East-West to operate long-range Fokker F27 500s on the route. The airstrip has since been lengthened and strengthened for 737/A320 class airliners. This photo was added on 22 June 2020, and has since been viewed 865 times. |