| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | NC18100 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4E |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4E |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-4E |
| C/n (msn): | 1601 |
| Operator Titles: | United Air Lines |
| Location | |
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| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | May 1939 to September 1939 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 11509 |
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The DC-4E was designed to have twice the capacity of the DC-3 with a range of 2200 miles. Provision was made for pressurisation, but was not fitted. The prototype first flew on 7 June 1938. After testing, it was handed over to United in 1939 for airline trials, but was deemed to be too large and complex for airline demand of the day. The small upper windows were to illuminate sleeping accomodation. Sold to Japan in late 1939. Obtained from UAL 60 years ago. This photo was added on 22 September 2017, and has since been viewed 4251 times. |