![Aircraft Photo of 42-65414 / 265414 | Douglas C-74 Globemaster | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #570447](/photos/0570447.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 42-65414 |
Alternate Registration: | 265414 |
Military Code: | CN-414 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-74 Globemaster |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-74 Globemaster |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-74 Globemaster |
C/n (msn): | 13925 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Berlin - Gatow (closed)Map |
Country: | Germany |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EDUG IATA: GWW Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | 17 August 1948 to 30 September 1948 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 570447 |
Photo Comment |
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42-65414 was the only C-74 used on the Berlin Airlift, landing at Gatow for the first time on 17 August 1948, carrying 20 tons of flour. The aircraft made six round trips from Frankfurt within 24 hours on 18 September, carrying coal, but was withdrawn after only 25 trips in six weeks, being too dissimilar from the regular aircraft flow. It was then used to transport C-54 engines and parts from the USA to Germany. Photo from: Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 8 May 2023, and has since been viewed 1054 times. |