Please see this photo:
http://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=5055
What's the aircraft in the background? Is it a C-54 / R5D Skymaster?
Thanks!
2007-10-05 03:14:40 · 6 answers · asked by ww2db 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
The aircraft in the background are TBF Avenger's (2) and an SNJ (T-6) Trainer. One of the TBF's has it's wings folded. Not sure about the one in the foreground.
2007-10-05 03:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by Otto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a four engine military transport. During that time period there were only a few that were used by the US. The others are the LOCKHEED L - 188 (http://www.aeroplaneart.com.au/Images/JSJ_PC_Lockheed_L_188_Electra.jpg) and the LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION.
This is obviously not a "Connie" and looking at the shadow on the ground it appears that the wing is set closer to the cockpit than the wing on the L-188 so I would have to say that your asumption that it is a Skymaster is correct.
2007-10-05 04:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Richard P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The one that they are standing under looks like a skymaster.
2007-10-05 03:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by LC 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There appears to be a Douglas C-54, a Grumman Avenger, a North American SNJ (T-6) and I think behind that ( folded wings and large four blade prop) a Grumman Bearcat or Douglas Sky Raider (AD-2), Probably the Grumman.
2007-10-05 04:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Older1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Which one? There are 3 aircraft in the background - two between the 2 soldiers, and one on the left margin.
2007-10-05 03:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, that is a C-46 skymaster
2007-10-05 03:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by RAFAEL S 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋