| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-ASKN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair |
| Manufacturers: | Douglas / Aviation Traders |
| C/n (msn): | 3058 (13) |
| Operator Titles: | British Air Ferries - BAF |
| Aircraft Name: | Big Bill |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | SouthendMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGMC IATA: SEN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | April 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 845171 |
| Photo Comment |
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I wasn't too unusual to see a Carvair making a landing at Southend with an engine out and the fire crews at the ready. Note the WW2-vintage Matador water truck at right This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 September 2025, and has since been viewed 33 times. |