Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Close, but that's a DC-7. The 4 and 6 were even more cluttered since Douglas had hoped to make those two pilot airplanes (despite having a very busy Second Officer).
They started out as 2 crew but a fire put the ki-bosh on that. The jump seat gave you major butt-hurt. The radio rack made sure you were always comfy at 100 degrees F. You are right, it is a "7" [speed brake handle, center console.] Main gear was speed brake, used for the canyon approach. I still have some Dalmatian like shirts somewhere......