Douglas Aircraft developed the C-124 from 1947 to 1949, from a prototype they created from a World War II –design Douglas C-74 Globemaster, and based on lessons learned during the …

DAYTON, Ohio -- Douglas C-124C Globemaster at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo) C-124s provided heavy airlift during the Korean War and the …

The C-124 was the first strategic long-range airlifter. Nicknamed “Old Shaky” it was a major redesign of the C-74. The C-124 was developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company during 1947 …

The 1951 Atlantic C-124 disappearance involved a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II of the 2nd Strategic Support Squadron, Strategic Air Command, which ditched into the Atlantic Ocean on …

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II also known as Old Shaky is a heavy-lift cargo aircraft designed by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was the main heavy-lift transport of the United …

Jun 15, 2016 · The C-124 evolved from the earlier Douglas C-74. The first flight of the C-124 took place on Nov. 27, 1949, and deliveries of C-124As began in May 1950. The U.S. Air Force …

Oct 17, 2017 · These versatile and reliable transport aircraft served for 24 Cold War years and carried all manner of cargo around the world. “Old Shaky” was the prevalent nickname for the …

The Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, nicknamed "Old Shaky", is an American heavy-lift cargo aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California. The C-124 was the …

Mar 29, 2023 · The C-124 boasts a more potent engine and a lengthier range than its predecessor, making it perfect for long-range transport missions. A paramount obstacle in …

The Air Force’s long-range airlifter that performed yeoman service through two wars and nearly 25 years, the C-124, nicknamed “Old Shakey,” was a major redesign of the C-74 Globemaster …