Aircraft Photo of 44-9052 / 49052 | Douglas C-54E Skymaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #327235
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:44-9052
Alternate Serial:49052
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):27278
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Shepheds Grove (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:1954 to 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Contributed Photo Archive
Photo ID: 327235
Photo Comment

VIP aircraft for the United States Air Forces in Europe. Next to the door is a sign signifying a three-star general is on board. There are 46 flags on the forward fuselage of the countries visited showing the USAFE had responsibilities extending into Africa and the Middle East. 44-9052 was scrapped in 1966. Photo from: 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Robert "Bob" Holloway

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