
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 This photo was added on 23 January 2021, and has since been viewed 395 times. |