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pl23_fly00379.jpg

ESSA (forerunner of NOAA) DC-6 40C photographed from 39C

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Description

ESSA (forerunner of NOAA) DC-6 40C photographed from 39C. These aircraftwere used for hurricane hunting and research prior to acquisition of LockheedWP-3D Orion aircraft in the mid-1970's.

Collection

Flying with NOAA

The Heavies

DC-6

Keywords

Aircraft

Heavy DC-6