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Why Did Delta Air Lines Take On The Douglas DC-4?
The airline was one of several major carriers to operate the four-engine piston plane in the mid-20th century.
Did You Know: KLM Operated Every Douglas Aircraft From The DC-2 To The DC-10
KLM is the only airline to have to operated all the Douglas Aircraft from the DC-2 onwards.
What Happened To British Carrier Air Ferry Limited?
Air Ferry Ltd was a British charter airline based in Manston, Kent, which terminated all services in 1968.
On This Day In 1955 United Airlines Flight 409 Crashed In Wyoming
The story of how a United Airlines DC-4 crashed in the Rocky Mountains after deviating from its flight path.
The Two-Day Hijacking Of Aerolíneas Argentinas Flight 648
The incident occurred 56 years ago this week.
In Memoriam: Queen Elizabeth's Aviation Heritage - How She Flew
Despite having a fleet of military and private jets as well as helicopters at her disposal, the Queen sometimes traveled commercial.
Disappearance Over Lake Michigan: The Story Of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501
The cause of the accident was filed as "unknown" by authorities and the main wreckage has never been found.
What Was The SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc?
100 Languedoc aircraft were built and saw service through the late 1940s and 1950s, mainly in France and Africa.
Reliable Propeller: 80 Years Of The Douglas DC-4
The DC-4 was fitted with a modest autopilot system that relayed altitude and directional hold.