| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 152687 |
| Military Code: | 687 |
| 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): | 44626 / 562 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NAS Keflavik |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | October 1980 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 433137 |
| Photo Comment |
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Firing up and ready to go !! As USAF 53-3255, this aircraft flew Sgt Elvis Presley home from Germany for his discharge, with a refuelling stop at Prestwick on 3 March 1960, his only time on British soil. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 January 2022, and has since been viewed 420 times. |