Built for USAAF in June 1945 as 45-0481. Stored at Davis Monthan in 07.73 and bought by Aero Union in 11.78. Converted to tanker. Operated by Hemet Valley FS as '166' from 10.85 until sale to Hawkins & Powers in 01.93. Still operational with them in 04.07 when 62 years old and still currently registered in 2018.

Ex USAAF 45-0629. Stored at Davis-Monthan 1973 and bought by Aero Union. in 08.78 and converted to tanker. Crashed on approach to Ramona CA on 21st June 1995.

Immaculate R2600 powered DC-4/C-54.

One very good looking DC-4/C-54. Abandoned at San Juan International Airport after a nose wheel collapse while taxiing in March 2012. Was already slated for scrapping due to wing corrosion when blown into drainage ditch during Hurricane Maria in September 2017.

Retired by Buffalo and stored at Hay River Airport. Still with under-belly tank.

One very good looking DC-4/C-54 at the ARDCO ramp

Probably the last "Super DC-4" still flying. The R-2000 engines on this aircraft were replaced with R-2600 engines, which resulted in a significant increase in performance.

Cockpit of firebomber '119'. Dump controls are on left side of console directly behind the the throttles.