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.

Ferry Flight 142

Ferry Flight Cargo Lift Weather 142

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 104

Cargo Hangar Weather Ferry Flight 104

Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

In the main, the type carried on its role of maritime patrol, characterized by long, monotonous sorties without sighting land or enemy, although others were used as patrol bombers (primarily to destroy enemy submarines), reconnaissance and surveillance, coast guard duties, general cargo transport, and troop relocation missions.

Pilot 290

Pilot Tail Ferry Flight Stability 290

One Mile at a Time

JULY 18, 2024

Reports I’ve seen suggest that a fire sensor in the cargo hold had been activated, prompting the diversion. The plane is still on the ground, and the airline plans to ferry an aircraft to Russia to transport passengers for the rest of their journey.

Ferry Flight 121

Ferry Flight Cargo Cockpit Weather 121