Douglas C-74 Globemaster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids C-74 Globemaster |
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| C-74 Globemaster at Long Beach, California. | |
| Role | Strategic airlifter |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 5 September 1945 |
| Retired | 1969 (last operational flight) |
| Status | Retired – 1959 (military), 1969 (civilian) |
| Primary users | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Produced | 1945–1947 |
| Number built | 14 (one converted to C-124 prototype) |
| Developed into | Douglas C-124 Globemaster II |
The Douglas C-74 Globemaster is a military transport aircraft. It was built in the United States. The maiden flight was in 1945. It was used by the United States Air Force between 1946 and 1956. It was a four-engine aircraft built in all-metal. Only fourteen were built. It was used for Korean War.
Images for kids
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C-74 Globemaster over Long Beach, California
See also
In Spanish: Douglas C-74 Globemaster para niños
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