Aviation Photo #1966885 Douglas DC-4E - United Air Lines

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Aircraft
United Air Lines
Douglas DC-4E
Reg.: NC18100
MSN: 1601
Location & Date
In Flight
California, USA - November 30, 1938
Caption
The DC-4E was designed to have twice the capacity of the DC-3 with a range of 2200 miles. Provision was made for pressurisation, but was not fitted. The prototype first flew on 7 June 1938. After testing, it was handed over to United in 1939 for airline trials, but was deemed to be too large and complex for airline demand of the day. The small upper windows were to illuminate sleeping accomodation. Sold to Japan in late 1939. Obtained from UAL 60 years ago.
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Comments (4)

Anonymous
10 years ago
Wonderful memories. Thanks for posting.
Anonymous
10 years ago
Super ! Thanks for posting
Anonymous
10 years ago
A very rare shot, and interesting to see that had already sleeping accomodation at that time
Anonymous
8 years ago
Absolutely priceless photograph. Thanks for sharing it.

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