Vintage Aviation News

JULY 12, 2024

Given the nomenclature ‘C-49,’ it’s service with the USAAF included ferrying VIPs, troops, and cargo throughout the United States. The C-47 also had an astrodome positioned in the cabin roof, strengthened floor components, a double cargo door and a shortened tail-cone for glider-towing shackles, all of which the C-49 did not have.

Cargo 116

Cargo Hangar Ferry Flight Weather 116

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Coulson Aviation team has been diligently preparing the aircraft for its ferry flight. After several years docked, all systems, cabling, flight controls, and engines underwent thorough inspections. Navy during World War II. Each of these impressive planes was given a proper name, perhaps as a nod to their nautical roots.

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Ferry Flight Cargo Lift Weather 142

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

More than 200 of those aircraft remain in service as cargo carriers, and around 50 are still flying passengers today. Aircraft are designed to lift efficiently, so by taking the rocket to a higher altitude, satellite launch could be achieved with lower fuel consumption (and lower cost). But in 1989, the SCA got a sister.

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Cargo Ferry Flight Tail Horizontal Stabilizer 265