Aircraft Photo of N4989V | Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A) | Rich International Airways | AirHistory.net #35286
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N4989V
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44600 / 507
Operator Titles:Rich International Airways
Location
City / Airport:Miami - InternationalMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KMIA   IATA: MIA   Local: MIA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:March 1983
Photo by:Bob Garrard
Photo ID: 35286
Photo Comment

Runway 27L at MIA. This is a classic example of retracting the gear at takeoff speed and hoping for the best. Originally built as a C-118A and converted to a DC-6A

This photo is copyright © Bob Garrard, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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