Aircraft Photo of N5288N | Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster | Airwork | AirHistory.net #49625
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N5288N
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas R5D-1 Skymaster
C/n (msn):10318
Operator Titles:Airwork / Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:11 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 49625
Photo Comment

During 1955 Airwork Ltd of London operated a transatlantic freight schedule from Heathrow via Manchester to Idlewild (JFK) using chartered aircraft. N5288N wears the company titles but the initials of the owner (Transocean Airlines Oakland Airfield) on the fin band when arriving at Ringway on a westbound run.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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