Airliner Tech Series Vol 4 Douglas DC-6 and DC-7 by Harry Gann

Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Airliner Tech Series Vol 4 Douglas DC-6 and DC-7 by Harry Gann Airliner Tech Series Vol 4 Douglas DC-6 and DC-7 by Harry Gann Soft Cover 100 pages Copyright 1999 CONTENTS FOREWORD4 CHAPTER 1DOUGLAS TRANSPORTS FROM THE BEGINNING5 CHAPTER 2THE DC-6 A SOLID DESIGN11 CHAPTER 3DC-6 VERSIONS AIR FREIGHTERS AND MILITARY TRANSPORTS31 CHAPTER 4THE DC-7 GIVE THE CUSTOMER WHAT HE WANTS ...53 SPECIAL SECTION THE DC-6/7 ALL OVER THE WORLD65 CHAPTER 5DC-7 VERSIONS ... BUT DON'T LOSE MONEY69 CHAPTER 6EXTERNAL INFLUENCE THE LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION87 CHAPTER 7MISCELLANEA ACCIDENTS, FREIGHTERS, AND PYLON RACING?89 APPENDIX 1DC-7 TRIVIA96 APPENDIX 2DC-6 AND DC-7 RECORDS96 APPENDIX 3SUMMARY OF PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY DATA97 APPENDIX 4SUMMARY OF SELLING PRICES97 APPENDIX 5STATION DIAGRAMS 98 SIGNIFICANT DATES IMPORTANT DATES IN THE HISTORY OF THE DC-6/7100 ON THE BACK COVER THE DOUGLAS DC-6/7 SERIES, ALONG WITH THE LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION, PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN THE POST-WORLD WAR II PERIOD IN REDUCING THE TIME SPENT TRAVELING AMONG WORLD POPULATION CENTERS. THE POTENTIAL REALIZED BY THESE AIRCRAFT IN MOVING GOODS AND PEOPLE IN AN EVER INCREASING MARKET SIGNALED AN ERA IN AVIATION TECHNOLOGY THAT SPURRED OTHER DISCIPLINES: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION, BANKING AND OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION INCREASED LEVELS OF SERVICE. AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION WAS THE DRIVING FACTOR. THE DC-6/7 SERIES, ESPECIALLY THE DC-6B, WERE ACKNOWLEDGED AS SOME OF THE FINEST AIRCRAFT DESIGNS EVER BY AVIATION STUDENTS AND HISTORIANS. All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying. Thanks for looking at our items.

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Location: Talbott, Tennessee

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