Your browser does not support this video.Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Douglas-DC-6-in-United-Air-Lines-Livery-2JRSXLJB0FPQ.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarDouglas DC-6 in Northwest Airlines LiverySan Francisco and Los Angeles Control Towers, 1960Douglas DC-6 in Trans American Airlines LiveryC-118 Liftmaster Test FlightDouglas DC-8 Passenger JetDouglas DC-7 in United Air Lines LiveryDouglas DC-2 B-rollSan Francisco and Los Angeles Airports, 1960Douglas DC-8-61 First Flight, March 14, 1966View AllDouglas DC-6 in United Air Lines LiverySelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Douglas DC-6 (1946-1958): Nearly identical to the DC-4 in appearance, the DC-6 was first conceived as a long-range military transport. The plane made its maiden flight on February 15, 1946. The key difference between the DC-4 and DC-6 was the DC-6’s larger engines, which were twice as powerful as the engines on the DC-4. The DC-6 was the first Douglas airliner with a pressurized cabin, which enabled it to fly higher and faster, thus taking its passengers “over the weather.” The DC-6 was the most economical commercial aircraft of the propeller era. Its operating costs were among the lowest until jetliners came on the scene. Military versions were produced under the designations C-118 (Air Force) and R6D (Navy). President Harry Truman chose a DC-6 for official use, and christened it the “Independence,” for his hometown in Missouri. During its 12-year production run, Douglas delivered 537 DC-6s, plus 167 military versions.BI46506 (BIV15_DC-6_01)Maximum size:720px × 480px (~19 MB)License type:Rights ManagedDuration:56sKeywords:1940s-1950s-air to air-airplanes-California-commercial-commercial airline livery-commercial passenger planes-day-DC family-DC-6-deserts-Douglas Aircraft-exteriors-flying-full body views-ground shots-historic production status-landing-Long Beach Airport-monoplanes-mountains-propeller planes-speed-takeoffs-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:DC-6