I was on a C-54 (Army DC-41) in 1966. Imagine going to London on a Pan American DC-4. I think the trip was about 18 hours. I believe the DC-4s made two refueling stops; at Gander, Newfoundland and Shannon Ireland before landing in London. This was in 1947 or so.
I work on the DC4 on Norfolk lsland for many years which Qantas used to service the route Sydney , Norfolk and New Zealand. They were VH - EDA and VH - EDB. They were called the Norfolk Trader and the Pacific Trader
I started flying as a Steward (flight attendant) in 1975 with a major airline that was the very last to go all jet. I worked only a few times on the Lockheed Electra before it was retired.. Nobody believes me!! LOL but it is true!
Few a DC4 in the late 60''s as a charter to Mallorca. Going home one engine would not start and the pilot took it to the runway and made a running start. We had to embark engines running. A man panicked and kept demanding a parachute. Anxious flight back for a 10 year old boy.
Wonderful to see this now, I flew the two DC 4s from 2000 till 2018. Some of our adventures on " Classicwing". Hope to see more, or send some material if you would like to post on our channel.
Being slow and unpressurized, the DC4 is old and slow but the views from the required lower altitude are great. A big pluss the R2000 is a very good P&W round engine. Flying when there was service to take your mind off of the bumps along the way. Fantastic video
Yep, those four R2000 engines are a great part of those airplanes. A small number of DC4s still fly. I just hope no one does what some people did to some DC3s by putting smaller and thinly shaped turbo prop engines, takes away from the full airplane looks and sounds of history even if those are P&W engines.
I remember Mom and Dad taking us back to Indiana from California on a Super Constellation twice a year. I never thought much of it but we quit going back after they retired the Connie. Time just slips Us by
Flew in the Aer Turas Ireland DC-4 (reg EI-ARS) in the 1970’s from Dublin to Luton @ 8,000’ @ 200 mph. Crossing the Irish Sea, we passed their Bristol Wayfarer flying about 2,000’ lower traveling in the same direction. Which begs the question as to what the top speed of the Wayfarer was 😛
I photographed this plane two times in 2000 (First at Malta Airport and second at SXF (Berlin-Schoenefeld / ILA). I met the crew at THF Airport (Berlin- Tempelhof) for signs my photo from touchdown in Malta. I was short inside in the plane on the ground at SXF also!
They likely still have the drawings and such, should make these again, engines and airplanes from same companies or whoever could properly obtain the rights and do it. They're slow, but fast isn't always the way to travel. Airplanes these days have too much in them, these were simple and got the job done with a view to the outside as opposed to the seatback. And middle seats? Nope.
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I flew these for a charter company out of Toronto in the 1980’s. We had 4 of them, also half dozen 3’s and a gaggle of B-18’s.
Que hermoso y emocionante viaje por celular de este antiguo avión gracias por la experiencia!!!!!.
I saw this plane today at the Aviation Museum at Rand Airport, South Africa. So sad to see her flying in these videos and to know her life is over :-(
I loved flying the 4. Like taking a St Bernard for a walk.
I was on a C-54 (Army DC-41) in 1966. Imagine going to London on a Pan American DC-4. I think the trip was about 18 hours. I believe the DC-4s made two refueling stops; at Gander, Newfoundland and Shannon Ireland before landing in London. This was in 1947 or so.
I work on the DC4 on Norfolk lsland for many years which Qantas used to service the route Sydney , Norfolk and New Zealand. They were VH - EDA and VH - EDB. They were called the Norfolk Trader and the Pacific Trader
That was fantastic. You'll never see that again. I wish I could enjoy what has become of our world. Thanks for the memories!
I love nostalgia too, but I don't miss the turbulence or the unreliable motors.
I started flying as a Steward (flight attendant) in 1975 with a major airline that was the very last to go all jet. I worked only a few times on the Lockheed Electra before it was retired.. Nobody believes me!! LOL but it is true!
Few a DC4 in the late 60''s as a charter to Mallorca. Going home one engine would not start and the pilot took it to the runway and made a running start. We had to embark engines running. A man panicked and kept demanding a parachute. Anxious flight back for a 10 year old boy.
Wonderful to see this now, I flew the two DC 4s from 2000 till 2018. Some of our adventures on " Classicwing". Hope to see more, or send some material if you would like to post on our channel.
Being slow and unpressurized, the DC4 is old and slow but the views from the required lower altitude are great. A big pluss the R2000 is a very good P&W round engine. Flying when there was service to take your mind off of the bumps along the way. Fantastic video
Yep, those four R2000 engines are a great part of those airplanes. A small number of DC4s still fly. I just hope no one does what some people did to some DC3s by putting smaller and thinly shaped turbo prop engines, takes away from the full airplane looks and sounds of history even if those are P&W engines.
A smooth as silk flight. Perfect. Thank you very much.
I remember Mom and Dad taking us back to Indiana from California on a Super Constellation twice a year. I never thought much of it but we quit going back after they retired the Connie. Time just slips Us by
Ain't it funny how Time slips away: by Willie Nelson
During 80s,I flew VC-54-vip transport version of military DC-4.This reminds me that age..
Lovely! There’s a C54 Skymaster, Lady Hope being restored at North Weald, England! They have regular engine run ups you can go to!
Flew in the Aer Turas Ireland DC-4 (reg EI-ARS) in the 1970’s from Dublin to Luton @ 8,000’ @ 200 mph. Crossing the Irish Sea, we passed their Bristol Wayfarer flying about 2,000’ lower traveling in the same direction. Which begs the question as to what the top speed of the Wayfarer was 😛
I photographed this plane two times in 2000 (First at Malta Airport and second at SXF (Berlin-Schoenefeld / ILA). I met the crew at THF Airport (Berlin- Tempelhof) for signs my photo from touchdown in Malta. I was short inside in the plane on the ground at SXF also!
Total Vintage classic.
Just like the Golden Years, when passengers were "passengers" and not "guests"! I remember NAC New Zealand National Airways DC3.
but flying was less safe, and very expensive.
Merci pour ce partage 👍
I flew on a Brazilian VASP airlines DC-4 as a kid on a trip there, 1968. I recall a fine ride, but no pressurization meant ear discomfort on descents.
Engine Sound: Pratt & Whitney R-2000
Belo registro!
The DC4 was the first aircraft I flew in, September 1963 Manston to Basel
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WoW. THANKS MILLS DE BB
Did the dash q400 turboprop replace this?
máquina perfeita pra vocês curtir
Time stamp 9.47, what is the big horizontal wheel in the middle of the cockpit?
rudder trim i think
They likely still have the drawings and such, should make these again, engines and airplanes from same companies or whoever could properly obtain the rights and do it. They're slow, but fast isn't always the way to travel. Airplanes these days have too much in them, these were simple and got the job done with a view to the outside as opposed to the seatback. And middle seats? Nope.
I think the same about cars. Bring back the Volvo 240 :-)
Aw the 90s this isn't conair.
VARIG. Rio de Janeiro in São Paulo