131 results found
Registration / Serial:HK-3644X
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43714 / 361
Operator Titles:AeroNorte Colombia
City / Airport:Bogotá - El Dorado International (SKBO / BOG)Map
Country:Colombia
Photo Date:January 1995
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19504Submit Correction
View count: 412
AeroNorte changed to Lineas Aereas Suramericanas in 1986 but the name was revived in 1991, when this C-118 was acquired. Originally Bu No. 131611 delivered to the USN in 1953 and to MASDC at Davis Monthan in 6.77. Stored at Bucaramanga in Colombia from 12.99, became N680AF in 2004 but still there
Registration / Serial:HK-3644X
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43714 / 361
Operator Titles:AeroNorte Colombia
City / Airport:Bogotá - El Dorado International (SKBO / BOG)Map
Country:Colombia
Photo Date:January 1995
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:HK-3644X
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43714 / 361
Operator Titles:AeroNorte Colombia
City / Airport:Bogotá - El Dorado International (SKBO / BOG)Map
Country:Colombia
Photo Date:January 1995
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19504Submit Correction
View count: 412
AeroNorte changed to Lineas Aereas Suramericanas in 1986 but the name was revived in 1991, when this C-118 was acquired. Originally Bu No. 131611 delivered to the USN in 1953 and to MASDC at Davis Monthan in 6.77. Stored at Bucaramanga in Colombia from 12.99, became N680AF in 2004 but still there
Registration / Serial:HK-3644X
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43714 / 361
Operator Titles:AeroNorte Colombia
City / Airport:Bogotá - El Dorado International (SKBO / BOG)Map
Country:Colombia
Photo Date:January 1995
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:128431
Military Code:JT-431
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43404 / 215
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:4 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18181Submit Correction
View count: 233
This US Navy C-118B wears the markings of VR-52 transport squadron's detachment at Washington (Andrews AFB).
Registration / Serial:128431
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43404 / 215
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:4 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:128431
Military Code:JT-431
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43404 / 215
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:4 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18181Submit Correction
View count: 233
This US Navy C-118B wears the markings of VR-52 transport squadron's detachment at Washington (Andrews AFB).
Registration / Serial:128431
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43404 / 215
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:4 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N4206L
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43709 / 355
Operator Titles:Northern Air Cargo - NAC
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16627Submit Correction
View count: 195
Delivered to the US Navy as BuNo 131606 in April 1953, this aircraft went to Northern Air Cargo in June 1981. One of six retired NAC DC-6/C-118's stored at Fairbanks in 2005.
Registration / Serial:N4206L
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43709 / 355
Operator Titles:Northern Air Cargo - NAC
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N4206L
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43709 / 355
Operator Titles:Northern Air Cargo - NAC
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16627Submit Correction
View count: 195
Delivered to the US Navy as BuNo 131606 in April 1953, this aircraft went to Northern Air Cargo in June 1981. One of six retired NAC DC-6/C-118's stored at Fairbanks in 2005.
Registration / Serial:N4206L
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43709 / 355
Operator Titles:Northern Air Cargo - NAC
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:131569
Military Code:569
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43672 / 268
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16614Submit Correction
View count: 223
Andrews AFB was home to many interesting prop aircraft in the mid-1970's
Registration / Serial:131569
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43672 / 268
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:131569
Military Code:569
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43672 / 268
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:16614Submit Correction
View count: 223
Andrews AFB was home to many interesting prop aircraft in the mid-1970's
Registration / Serial:131569
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43672 / 268
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:153691
Military Code:JS-691
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14437Submit Correction
View count: 408
Three C-118B Liftmasters of VR-54's Atlanta detachment on their home base apron. The middle aircraft was delivered to the USAF as 53-3226 and later transferred to the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:153691
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:153691
Military Code:JS-691
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14437Submit Correction
View count: 408
Three C-118B Liftmasters of VR-54's Atlanta detachment on their home base apron. The middle aircraft was delivered to the USAF as 53-3226 and later transferred to the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:153691
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N70BF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43720 / 373
City / Airport:Miami - Dade-Collier Training and Transition (KTNT / TNT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2013
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:14128Submit Correction
View count: 311
Testing of aircraft spray systems requires the pilot to fly a precise altitude and heading. The sight and sound was remarkable!
Registration / Serial:N70BF
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43720 / 373
City / Airport:Miami - Dade-Collier Training and Transition (KTNT / TNT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2013
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N70BF
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43720 / 373
City / Airport:Miami - Dade-Collier Training and Transition (KTNT / TNT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2013
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:14128Submit Correction
View count: 311
Testing of aircraft spray systems requires the pilot to fly a precise altitude and heading. The sight and sound was remarkable!
Registration / Serial:N70BF
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43720 / 373
City / Airport:Miami - Dade-Collier Training and Transition (KTNT / TNT)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:25 January 2013
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:128426
Military Code:426
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43209 / 199
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:November 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12395Submit Correction
View count: 238
Parked at the Naval Reserve Pax Terminal at ADW
Registration / Serial:128426
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43209 / 199
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:November 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:128426
Military Code:426
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43209 / 199
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:November 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12395Submit Correction
View count: 238
Parked at the Naval Reserve Pax Terminal at ADW
Registration / Serial:128426
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43209 / 199
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:November 1974
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:153691
Military Code:JS-691
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11936Submit Correction
View count: 200
Two C-118B transports of VR-54 Squadron's Atlanta detachment. In the rear is 152689 c/n 44661. Both were ex USAF C-118A's.
Registration / Serial:153691
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:153691
Military Code:JS-691
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11936Submit Correction
View count: 200
Two C-118B transports of VR-54 Squadron's Atlanta detachment. In the rear is 152689 c/n 44661. Both were ex USAF C-118A's.
Registration / Serial:153691
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44597 / 501
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-17651
Alternate Serial:51-7651
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43705 / 344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10727Submit Correction
View count: 238
This beautiful machine was originally a US Navy R6D-1, 131602, but she was lent to the USAF during the Korean War.
Registration / Serial:51-17651
Alternate Serial:51-7651
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43705 / 344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:51-17651
Alternate Serial:51-7651
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43705 / 344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10727Submit Correction
View count: 238
This beautiful machine was originally a US Navy R6D-1, 131602, but she was lent to the USAF during the Korean War.
Registration / Serial:51-17651
Alternate Serial:51-7651
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43705 / 344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairfield - Travis AFB (KSUU / SUU)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:152689
Military Code:JS-689
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44661 / 628
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8353Submit Correction
View count: 308
Delivered new to the USAF in October 1955 as C-118A 53-3290. Transferred to the USN in 1964 as C-118B 152689. Retired in January 1982. Here serving VR-54 transport squadron's detachment at Atlanta NAS.
Registration / Serial:152689
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44661 / 628
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:152689
Military Code:JS-689
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44661 / 628
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8353Submit Correction
View count: 308
Delivered new to the USAF in October 1955 as C-118A 53-3290. Transferred to the USN in 1964 as C-118B 152689. Retired in January 1982. Here serving VR-54 transport squadron's detachment at Atlanta NAS.
Registration / Serial:152689
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44661 / 628
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Marietta - Dobbins ARB (KMGE / MGE)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:26 February 1978
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:131604
Military Code:RZ-604
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43707 / 346
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2371Submit Correction
View count: 437
The 'RZ' tail code was that of VR-21 based at Barber's Point NAS, HI. Aircraft arrived at MASDC in 10.76 and registered N810CS in 1990; eventually ferried to Fairbanks AK by Everts Air Fuel in 5.99 and placed in store where she remains in ex-USN marks
Registration / Serial:131604
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43707 / 346
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:131604
Military Code:RZ-604
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43707 / 346
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:2371Submit Correction
View count: 437
The 'RZ' tail code was that of VR-21 based at Barber's Point NAS, HI. Aircraft arrived at MASDC in 10.76 and registered N810CS in 1990; eventually ferried to Fairbanks AK by Everts Air Fuel in 5.99 and placed in store where she remains in ex-USN marks
Registration / Serial:131604
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118B Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):43707 / 346
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:May 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact