1902 results found
Aircraft Photo of 44-9045 / 0-49045 | Douglas C-54E Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #14222
Registration / Serial:44-9045
Alternate Serial:0-49045
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27271
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14222Submit Correction
View count: 265
VIP C-54E visiting Blackbushe during the SBAC show at nearby Farnborough. The cheatline simulates the square windows of the Douglas C-118. As was routine with the C-54, the tail prop has been duly inserted to avoid an inadvertent tail sink!
Registration / Serial:44-9045
Alternate Serial:0-49045
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27271
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 44-9045 / 0-49045 | Douglas C-54E Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #14222
Registration / Serial:44-9045
Alternate Serial:0-49045
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27271
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14222Submit Correction
View count: 265
VIP C-54E visiting Blackbushe during the SBAC show at nearby Farnborough. The cheatline simulates the square windows of the Douglas C-118. As was routine with the C-54, the tail prop has been duly inserted to avoid an inadvertent tail sink!
Registration / Serial:44-9045
Alternate Serial:0-49045
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27271
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N55CW | Douglas C-54Q Skymaster | AirHistory.net #14004
Registration / Serial:N55CW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10673
City / Airport:Punta Gorda (KPGD / PGD)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2012
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:14004Submit Correction
View count: 430
Aircraft based at PGD on a standby aerial dispersant contract during 2012. Aircraft stored at Keystone Heights, Florida in good condition since 2014, and flown to the Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum in April 2022.
Registration / Serial:N55CW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10673
City / Airport:Punta Gorda (KPGD / PGD)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2012
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N55CW | Douglas C-54Q Skymaster | AirHistory.net #14004
Registration / Serial:N55CW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10673
City / Airport:Punta Gorda (KPGD / PGD)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2012
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:14004Submit Correction
View count: 430
Aircraft based at PGD on a standby aerial dispersant contract during 2012. Aircraft stored at Keystone Heights, Florida in good condition since 2014, and flown to the Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum in April 2022.
Registration / Serial:N55CW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10673
City / Airport:Punta Gorda (KPGD / PGD)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:29 July 2012
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N438NA | Douglas C-54G Skymaster | AirHistory.net #13808
Registration / Serial:N438NA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36031
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1993
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13808Submit Correction
View count: 208
Built in August 1945 for the USAAF as 45-578. Served TWA and Seaboard as N79065. Operated by NASA as 238 and 438. Bought by Air Response in March 1986 and operated as a tanker with spraying equipment on wing trailing edges.
Registration / Serial:N438NA
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36031
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1993
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N438NA | Douglas C-54G Skymaster | AirHistory.net #13808
Registration / Serial:N438NA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36031
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1993
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13808Submit Correction
View count: 208
Built in August 1945 for the USAAF as 45-578. Served TWA and Seaboard as N79065. Operated by NASA as 238 and 438. Bought by Air Response in March 1986 and operated as a tanker with spraying equipment on wing trailing edges.
Registration / Serial:N438NA
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36031
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1993
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HB-ILI | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines | AirHistory.net #13681
Registration / Serial:HB-ILI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43097
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
Aircraft Name:Basel
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 January 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13681Submit Correction
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"Basel" taxies out on the schedule to Zurich on a wet day at Ringway. This is the original HB-ILI which served Swissair from 26.04.47 until sale as YK-AAR on 31.10.58.
Registration / Serial:HB-ILI
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43097
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 January 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HB-ILI | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines | AirHistory.net #13681
Registration / Serial:HB-ILI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43097
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
Aircraft Name:Basel
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 January 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13681Submit Correction
View count: 600
"Basel" taxies out on the schedule to Zurich on a wet day at Ringway. This is the original HB-ILI which served Swissair from 26.04.47 until sale as YK-AAR on 31.10.58.
Registration / Serial:HB-ILI
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43097
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 January 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VH-TAC | Douglas C-54A Skymaster | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA | AirHistory.net #13669
Registration / Serial:VH-TAC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):7466
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:Nat Buchanan
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:October 1965 to December 1965
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:13669Submit Correction
View count: 364
VH-TAC was the last aircraft in the TAA fleet to carry the triangular Royal Air Mail pennant on the fin, a relic of the airline's 1950s livery. It was sold to Air Siam in 1970 as HS-VGX.
Registration / Serial:VH-TAC
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):7466
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:October 1965 to December 1965
Photo by:David CarterContact
Aircraft Photo of VH-TAC | Douglas C-54A Skymaster | Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA | AirHistory.net #13669
Registration / Serial:VH-TAC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):7466
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
Aircraft Name:Nat Buchanan
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:October 1965 to December 1965
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:13669Submit Correction
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VH-TAC was the last aircraft in the TAA fleet to carry the triangular Royal Air Mail pennant on the fin, a relic of the airline's 1950s livery. It was sold to Air Siam in 1970 as HS-VGX.
Registration / Serial:VH-TAC
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):7466
Operator Titles:Trans-Australia Airlines - TAA
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:October 1965 to December 1965
Photo by:David CarterContact
Aircraft Photo of 50856 | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #13299
Registration / Serial:50856
Military Code:JM-856
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10460
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13299Submit Correction
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Rare visit to Ringway by a U.S. Navy aircraft. 50856 is operated by FASRON200 communications squadron based at Blackbushe. Disposed by USN in 1962 and then had a lengthy civil career, latterly with American Air Freight as N774AF until stored in 1986.
Registration / Serial:50856
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10460
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 50856 | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #13299
Registration / Serial:50856
Military Code:JM-856
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10460
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13299Submit Correction
View count: 776
Rare visit to Ringway by a U.S. Navy aircraft. 50856 is operated by FASRON200 communications squadron based at Blackbushe. Disposed by USN in 1962 and then had a lengthy civil career, latterly with American Air Freight as N774AF until stored in 1986.
Registration / Serial:50856
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10460
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N11712 | Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster | Aero Union | AirHistory.net #13177
Registration / Serial:N11712
Fleet number:02
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):3088
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 October 1992
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13177Submit Correction
View count: 207
Built in July 1943 as USAAF 41-37297. To CAA/FAA in 1946 as N150. Operated as firefighter and sprayer by Chico-based Aero Union from 1975 until March 2000.
Registration / Serial:N11712
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):3088
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 October 1992
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N11712 | Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster | Aero Union | AirHistory.net #13177
Registration / Serial:N11712
Fleet number:02
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):3088
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 October 1992
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13177Submit Correction
View count: 207
Built in July 1943 as USAAF 41-37297. To CAA/FAA in 1946 as N150. Operated as firefighter and sprayer by Chico-based Aero Union from 1975 until March 2000.
Registration / Serial:N11712
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):3088
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Chico - Municipal (KCIC / CIC)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:7 October 1992
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N500EJ | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation | AirHistory.net #13165
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Freedom
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 June 1998
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13165Submit Correction
View count: 462
Delivered new to US Navy as R5D-4 90414 in May 1945. Retired in 1973. From December 1994 operated as a memorial to the Berlin Airlift which used many Skymasters.
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 June 1998
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N500EJ | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation | AirHistory.net #13165
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Freedom
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 June 1998
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13165Submit Correction
View count: 462
Delivered new to US Navy as R5D-4 90414 in May 1945. Retired in 1973. From December 1994 operated as a memorial to the Berlin Airlift which used many Skymasters.
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 June 1998
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HB-ILO | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines | AirHistory.net #13164
Registration / Serial:HB-ILO
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43098
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
Aircraft Name:Luzern
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13164Submit Correction
View count: 483
"Luzern" was the first Swiss Air Lines DC-4 to visit Manchester when it replaced the usual DC-3 because of heavy passenger bookings. It stopped overnight on the 1938 apron and is seen wearing the original all-metallic scheme. HB-ILO served SR from 30 April 1947 until it was lost on an overshoot at Schiphol on 14 December 1951.
Registration / Serial:HB-ILO
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43098
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HB-ILO | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines | AirHistory.net #13164
Registration / Serial:HB-ILO
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43098
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
Aircraft Name:Luzern
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13164Submit Correction
View count: 483
"Luzern" was the first Swiss Air Lines DC-4 to visit Manchester when it replaced the usual DC-3 because of heavy passenger bookings. It stopped overnight on the 1938 apron and is seen wearing the original all-metallic scheme. HB-ILO served SR from 30 April 1947 until it was lost on an overshoot at Schiphol on 14 December 1951.
Registration / Serial:HB-ILO
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):43098
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of PH-DDS | Douglas DC-4-1009 | DDA - Dutch Dakota Association | AirHistory.net #13058
Registration / Serial:PH-DDS
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42934
Operator Titles:DDA - Dutch Dakota Association
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 1998
Photo Date:5 July 1998
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:13058Submit Correction
View count: 391
Scanned from 200 ISO Kodacolor 35 mm film, Canon AE-1
Registration / Serial:PH-DDS
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42934
Operator Titles:DDA - Dutch Dakota Association
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 1998
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of PH-DDS | Douglas DC-4-1009 | DDA - Dutch Dakota Association | AirHistory.net #13058
Registration / Serial:PH-DDS
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42934
Operator Titles:DDA - Dutch Dakota Association
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 1998
Photo Date:5 July 1998
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:13058Submit Correction
View count: 391
Scanned from 200 ISO Kodacolor 35 mm film, Canon AE-1
Registration / Serial:PH-DDS
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42934
Operator Titles:DDA - Dutch Dakota Association
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 1998
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ASPN | Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster | British Eagle International Airlines | AirHistory.net #12905
Registration / Serial:G-ASPN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10337
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1964
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12905Submit Correction
View count: 815
British Eagle's Skymaster has arrived on an inclusive tour flight from Valencia and will be prepared to depart on I/T STW919 to Palma at 1000 hrs. Ex USN R5D-1 Bu39175, she served Eagle from 02.64 until 02.65. Scrapped in Zaire in 1995 after 51 years of service.
Registration / Serial:G-ASPN
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10337
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1964
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ASPN | Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster | British Eagle International Airlines | AirHistory.net #12905
Registration / Serial:G-ASPN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10337
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1964
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12905Submit Correction
View count: 815
British Eagle's Skymaster has arrived on an inclusive tour flight from Valencia and will be prepared to depart on I/T STW919 to Palma at 1000 hrs. Ex USN R5D-1 Bu39175, she served Eagle from 02.64 until 02.65. Scrapped in Zaire in 1995 after 51 years of service.
Registration / Serial:G-ASPN
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10337
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 August 1964
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HK-1309 | Douglas C54A-DC | Avianca | AirHistory.net #12904
Registration / Serial:HK-1309
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10403
Operator Titles:Avianca
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:19 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12904Submit Correction
View count: 397
Built in September 1944 for the USAAF as C-54A 42-72298. Converted to civil specifications (DC-4 standard) by Douglas in 1946, serving Pan Am as N88914. Operated by Avianca from 1967 until 1974.
Registration / Serial:HK-1309
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10403
Operator Titles:Avianca
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:19 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HK-1309 | Douglas C54A-DC | Avianca | AirHistory.net #12904
Registration / Serial:HK-1309
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10403
Operator Titles:Avianca
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:19 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12904Submit Correction
View count: 397
Built in September 1944 for the USAAF as C-54A 42-72298. Converted to civil specifications (DC-4 standard) by Douglas in 1946, serving Pan Am as N88914. Operated by Avianca from 1967 until 1974.
Registration / Serial:HK-1309
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10403
Operator Titles:Avianca
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:19 October 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N500EJ | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation | AirHistory.net #12684
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Freedom
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA Fly-In Convention 1995
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12684Submit Correction
View count: 235
This airplane always attracts a crowd at airshows. Oshkosh 1995 was no exception.
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N500EJ | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation | AirHistory.net #12684
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Freedom
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:EAA Fly-In Convention 1995
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12684Submit Correction
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This airplane always attracts a crowd at airshows. Oshkosh 1995 was no exception.
Registration / Serial:N500EJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27370
Operator Titles:Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:August 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N31356 / 42914 | Douglas DC-4-1009 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #12683
Registration / Serial:N31356
Alternate Serial:42914
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42914
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 1997
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12683Submit Correction
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I was told this this aircraft landed with its No.1 engine on fire. Notice the feathered propeller and the fire damage to the nacelle. Ex Central Air Service...registered to Maricopa Aircraft Inc on Sep 26, 2000.
Registration / Serial:N31356
Alternate Serial:42914
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42914
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 1997
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N31356 / 42914 | Douglas DC-4-1009 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #12683
Registration / Serial:N31356
Alternate Serial:42914
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42914
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 1997
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12683Submit Correction
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I was told this this aircraft landed with its No.1 engine on fire. Notice the feathered propeller and the fire damage to the nacelle. Ex Central Air Service...registered to Maricopa Aircraft Inc on Sep 26, 2000.
Registration / Serial:N31356
Alternate Serial:42914
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42914
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:14 March 1997
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-9030 / 49030 | Douglas C-54M Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #12677
Registration / Serial:44-9030
Alternate Serial:49030
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27256
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:6 January 2001
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12677Submit Correction
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This Berlin Airlift veteran was rescued from the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, where she had been used as a hostage trainer. Now preserved at the Air Mobility Command Museum.
Registration / Serial:44-9030
Alternate Serial:49030
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27256
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:6 January 2001
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-9030 / 49030 | Douglas C-54M Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #12677
Registration / Serial:44-9030
Alternate Serial:49030
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27256
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:6 January 2001
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12677Submit Correction
View count: 524
This Berlin Airlift veteran was rescued from the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, where she had been used as a hostage trainer. Now preserved at the Air Mobility Command Museum.
Registration / Serial:44-9030
Alternate Serial:49030
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27256
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:6 January 2001
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N89FA | Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair | Academy Airlines | AirHistory.net #12674
Registration / Serial:N89FA
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):27249 (9)
Operator Titles:(Academy Airlines)
City / Airport:Griffin - Griffin / Spalding County (6A2)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:18 June 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12674Submit Correction
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Up close and personal!
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Operator Titles:(Academy Airlines)
City / Airport:Griffin - Griffin / Spalding County (6A2)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:18 June 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N89FA | Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair | Academy Airlines | AirHistory.net #12674
Registration / Serial:N89FA
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):27249 (9)
Operator Titles:(Academy Airlines)
City / Airport:Griffin - Griffin / Spalding County (6A2)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:18 June 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12674Submit Correction
View count: 256
Up close and personal!
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Operator Titles:(Academy Airlines)
City / Airport:Griffin - Griffin / Spalding County (6A2)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:18 June 1995
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of SE-BBF | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS | AirHistory.net #12441
Registration / Serial:SE-BBF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42929
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Aircraft Name:Sverker Viking
Location:In Flight
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:August 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:12441Submit Correction
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Built in May 1946 and delivered to AB Aerotransport. Merged into SAS on 1 August 1948, repainted and named "Sverker Viking". To Avianca as HK-174 in June 1955. Image from SAS 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:SE-BBF
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42929
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Location:In Flight
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:August 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of SE-BBF | Douglas DC-4-1009 | Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS | AirHistory.net #12441
Registration / Serial:SE-BBF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42929
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Aircraft Name:Sverker Viking
Location:In Flight
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:August 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:12441Submit Correction
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Built in May 1946 and delivered to AB Aerotransport. Merged into SAS on 1 August 1948, repainted and named "Sverker Viking". To Avianca as HK-174 in June 1955. Image from SAS 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:SE-BBF
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42929
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Location:In Flight
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:August 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of N44908 | Douglas C-54P Skymaster | Biegert Aviation | AirHistory.net #12288
Registration / Serial:N44908
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):27246
Operator Titles:Biegert Aviation
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 April 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12288Submit Correction
View count: 180
The four DC-4s at the west end of the field are slowly becoming derelicts. This one still has the company logo on the tail.
Registration / Serial:N44908
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):27246
Operator Titles:Biegert Aviation
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 April 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N44908 | Douglas C-54P Skymaster | Biegert Aviation | AirHistory.net #12288
Registration / Serial:N44908
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):27246
Operator Titles:Biegert Aviation
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 April 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12288Submit Correction
View count: 180
The four DC-4s at the west end of the field are slowly becoming derelicts. This one still has the company logo on the tail.
Registration / Serial:N44908
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):27246
Operator Titles:Biegert Aviation
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:1 April 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N460WA | Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster | ARDCO | AirHistory.net #12236
Registration / Serial:N460WA
Other Marks:151
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27359
Operator Titles:ARDCO
City / Airport:Tucson - Ryan Field (RYN)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 April 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12236Submit Correction
View count: 268
Tanker. Outer wings have been removed for USFS mandated inspection.
Registration / Serial:N460WA
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27359
Operator Titles:ARDCO
City / Airport:Tucson - Ryan Field (RYN)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 April 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of N460WA | Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster | ARDCO | AirHistory.net #12236
Registration / Serial:N460WA
Other Marks:151
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27359
Operator Titles:ARDCO
City / Airport:Tucson - Ryan Field (RYN)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 April 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12236Submit Correction
View count: 268
Tanker. Outer wings have been removed for USFS mandated inspection.
Registration / Serial:N460WA
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27359
Operator Titles:ARDCO
City / Airport:Tucson - Ryan Field (RYN)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:23 April 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of 42-72560 / 72560 | Douglas C-54Q Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #11973
Registration / Serial:42-72560
Alternate Serial:72560
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11973Submit Correction
View count: 281
On display at the traffic circle in front of the base exchange
Registration / Serial:42-72560
Alternate Serial:72560
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Aircraft Photo of 42-72560 / 72560 | Douglas C-54Q Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #11973
Registration / Serial:42-72560
Alternate Serial:72560
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11973Submit Correction
View count: 281
On display at the traffic circle in front of the base exchange
Registration / Serial:42-72560
Alternate Serial:72560
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10665
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:29 August 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact