| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N578AS |
| 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): | 44650 / 606 |
| Operator Titles: | United Air Lines |
| Aircraft Name: | Mainliner Oakland |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Zuehl |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: - Other: 1TE4 |
| Photo Date: | 2 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 788841 |
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Delivered to the USAF as MATS C-118A 53-3279 in August 1955; via MASDC to the US Navy as 533279 in March 1976. Again to MASDC in February 1985 (8C041) and placed on display, marked 0-33279. To N578AS in 1986 and operational in Florida early 1990s. Bought by Nighthawk Air Systems in 1995, leased to the Radial Reminiscence Preservation Group in Oakland (CA) for restoration in full United colours. Back to Nighthawk after lack of funds, flown to Texas, CofA renewed twice for NX578AS and eventually stored here. Just United's Mainliner Oakland emblem remains on the nose. Seen from outside the field. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 March 2025, and has since been viewed 65 times. |