Aircraft Photo of 51-17642 / 0-7642 | Douglas C-118A Liftmaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #14436
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:51-17642
Alternate Serial:0-7642
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster
C/n (msn):43694 / 326
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:25 August 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 14436
Photo Comment

Built in February 1953 for the US Navy as R6D-1 131591. Transferred to USAF in 1958 as C-118A 51-17642 and here operated by MATS wearing contracted serial 07642. Returned to USN as C-118B 131591 in 1964.

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