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voodoo1 · 12-29-2005, 12:27 AM

Douglas DC-6/C-118 Liftmaster
The AircraftBased on the success of the Douglas DC-4/C-54, the U.S. Army Air Force requested Douglas to develop a larger capacity aircraft. The prototype XC-112 first flew in February 1946, too late for participation in the war.

Douglas developed this design for postwar airline service as the DC-6 making its initial flight with American Airlines in June 1946.

Civil DC-6s were built alongside 166 aircraft for the U.S Air Force and Navy designated the C-118 and R6D Liftmaster respectively. One C-118 was given a VIP interior for President Truman and designated the VC-118 The Independence. Other VC-118s also served as Air Force One.

12-29-2005, 12:27 AM	#8
voodoo1 Going Bullistic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin,TX Age: 42 Posts: 162	Douglas DC-6/C-118 Liftmaster The AircraftBased on the success of the Douglas DC-4/C-54, the U.S. Army Air Force requested Douglas to develop a larger capacity aircraft. The prototype XC-112 first flew in February 1946, too late for participation in the war. Douglas developed this design for postwar airline service as the DC-6 making its initial flight with American Airlines in June 1946. Civil DC-6s were built alongside 166 aircraft for the U.S Air Force and Navy designated the C-118 and R6D Liftmaster respectively. One C-118 was given a VIP interior for President Truman and designated the VC-118 The Independence. Other VC-118s also served as Air Force One.