Aircraft Photo of 53-3265 / 0-33265 | Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #8956
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:53-3265
Alternate Serial:0-33265
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):44636 / 574
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith InternationalMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YSSY   IATA: SYD   Local: YSSY   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:David Carter
Photo ID: 8956
Photo Comment

53-3265 was sold in the civil market in 1975 becoming N2907F.The addition of 0- to the painted serial flagged the aircraft as more than 10 years old to avoid confusion with serial 63-3265 (a Bullpup missile!). The frantic development of new military aircraft is now a thing of the past and the practice of adding 0- to USAF serials has ended too.

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

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