Aircraft Photo of G-APNO | Douglas DC-6A | British United Airways - BUA | AirHistory.net #358046
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-APNO
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-6A
C/n (msn):45531 / 1015
Operator Titles:British United Airways - BUA
Location
City / Airport:London - HeathrowMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLL   IATA: LHR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:6 August 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 358046
Photo Comment

Built for Hunting-Clan in 1958 and here with BUA and still retaining the H-C red fin. In 1968 it flew with Air Ferry then was exported as HB-IBS in 1969. In 1982 it became C-GIBS with Conair and was converted to a forest fire retardant bomber. Current in 2021 as N851CE with Everts Air Cargo in Alaska.

This photo was added on 2 May 2021, and has since been viewed 579 times.


Submit Correction
Contact Photographer