Misc. DC-6 Shots Part 1
 

In another thread I was asked to post some shots of the DC-6. Back then I wasn't thinking too clearly regarding how much I would regret not taking more pictures in those days to look at now. But, I got a couple that might be of interest. Sorry 'bout the quality; no digital cameras back then!

#4 -
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i.../UAL-DC6-4.jpg

CHICAGO -
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...C6-CHICAGO.jpg

DCA - [Ironic in that I also flew that Connie in the background!]
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...AL-DC6-DCA.jpg

Part 2 follows.

I can't believe there aren't more comments . . . that last shot is incredible! True aviation history right there. Thanks for sharing.

Pretty Cool pictures.

Are the planes in Eastern Airlines colors? I couldn't make out the paint job.

Yup.....that's Eastern. And as I said in the caption, I flew that Connie (and others) while with them for a brief period. That picture was taken in the mid-sixties. Not sure of the exact date.

Thanks for the pictures, Stretch. Definitely ones to save and hold on to.

my dad was based dca. i'm diggin up bones with these big time. we lost him 15 oct 03. i can remembern looking at, and being on, that very ramp. many thanks to you. sir.

10457 -
I've probably got a few thousand hours on that ramp alone with both EAL and UAL!:D

Every issue of Airline Pilot I get it seems has the name of someone who's "gone West" that I knew during my career. Perhaps your Dad was one of them. I think getting old has something to do with it. I'll no doubt see my own name in there one of these days.:mad:

Those are some beautiful pictures from the "Glory days" of aviation. Thanks for sharing!

You're welcome. Wish I had more.:(

dads first name was ray. ring a bell? from ual? (jeez i crack myself up)