DC-4 converted at Sebring FL ops base
Company techs convert an Army C-54 to second cargo DC-4 in just 13 days. But too slow military-to-civilian airfield negotiations hinder FL ops plans.
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Company techs convert an Army C-54 to second cargo DC-4 in just 13 days. But too slow military-to-civilian airfield negotiations hinder FL ops plans.
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Radio problems force Captain W. C. Jakeman’s Crew to land in Portland Maine en route to Prague. Local press photo identified six Crew members previously known by name only.
#3 Prague trip. Radio loss forces Portland landing Read More »
Cargo Ton-Miles and Passenger Miles adding up CARGO. December 3rd to 21st (1945). Here we have the first cargo revenue flights. Flown in the company’s newly acquired DC-3. (Passenger Period) These are reported further down the page. Cargo. April 1 – June 1, 1946. The Ton-Miles reported here are the first four of six war-relief
Growing a 1946 non-sked airline Read More »
Hollywood star Carole Landis christened Veterans Air Line DC-4 on July 24, 1946. The aircraft and attending celebrity Mrs. Gloria Vanderbilt both got champagne-splashed. Still searching for press photo coverage of event.
Carole Landis christens non-sked DC-4. July1946 Read More »
This handsome young man is Bernard Francis Shmanske wearing his U.S. Army Air Forces uniform. Bernard entered service when he was 21 years old on 2 September 1942. He completed Flight School Pilot Training in December 1943, served on the pilot training staff, and then flew Martin B26 Maurader twin engine attack bombers.
Bernard Shmanske. DC-3 pilot and stockholder Read More »
The Borden Company donates three pure-bred American Jersey breeding stock to UNRRA Greek war-relief. DC-4 “loading” for flight to Athens gets press attention.
1946 Greek War Relief flight makes history Read More »
Veterans Air Express prepared a CAB route app – for permanent, scheduled service, worldwide authority. It reveals hopes & intentions of the Vets & their investors.
Greenleaf Sr. saves CAB worldwide route filing Read More »