These airplanes put food in my mouth . My dad flew them from the late '50's to '66 when the were replaced by 141's. He said they were hands down the better of the 2, He hated jets. I grew up in the glide path of McChord AFB and they were my lullaby every night. They made me feel safe and protected. Miss Ya Dad!
My first duty assignment in 1965 was at Stewart AFB, NY. The ANG flew them and I used to watch them do touch-and-goes when off duty. Also saw C-141s there in 1966, flying West Point cadets to different areas of the country. It was a great recruiting tool to get them to sign up with the Air Force after graduation.
I was a aircraft mechanic on "ole shaky" at Hickam, 1502nd FLM, from 1957-1960. Have some great memories, and a few bad ones, "complete spark plug change" on all 4 engines. That's, hum....224 plugs. Someone, said that flying one, was 1 millions rivets all flying together!!
My father was a maintenance NCO in N.C. (RDU) in the 60s. He'd take me to drill weekends and 124s used to fly in. Yes, I actually have a bit of taxi time. that was cool for a 13 year old kid.
I am MSgt Ura Matthews, USAFRes Ret. I was the loadmaster on the aircraft on July 1 1969 when it was transferred from the 512 MAW Carswell AFB Tx to the SAC Museum at Offutt AFB NB. The names of the rest of the crew were the pilot L/C Billie Morrison, co-pilot Capt Sam Lane, flight engineer MSgt E J Blanchard and flight engineer TSgt Ronald P Lloyd was on the panel. When we arrived in the traffic pattern the pilot decided to do a pop-up!!!! Ol Shaky shook and we survived!!!
I flew on these many times with the 1st AACS Squadron Mobile to various locations in 54-56. Carried our two and a half ton truck with a ANGR26 radio van mounted towing a trailer with a generator. We had to carry enough equip. to set up a complete air base communication system any where in the Pacific. We usually flew out of Tachikawa.
My cousins father was a flight engineer on this plane,but was killed at Moses Lake
Washington back in the Korean war. He was bringing troops back during xmas from Korea. Investigation tried to blame it on him,but come to fine out it was the Pilot's fault. while waiting forgot to unlock the wing flaps before take off. Plane was 100 feet of the ground,and crashed. He saved a few lives,but died.
Between 1968-1972, I was a kid,( 8-12 Yrs old ). We were stationed @
Robbins AFB Ga. I remember watching MANY of the ole 124s landing
there. I was also there when by pure chance, I just happened to be playing outside when the very FIRST C-5 built,( believe it was Tail # 222 ?) arrived &
landed @ Robbins. I will NEVER forget 2 things about that Airplane on that day. 1.) How BIG it appeared in the sky on the all too familiar landing Flight
path. 2.) The Un-usual Bashee-like Wail of the Mills.
Was a Engine Mech On these birds while stationed with the 1501st ( 77ATS ) Travis AFB, 1954-1957, AS for the C-124 in Vegas, Heard it was going to be a Resterant but that failed through Passed it many a time while in Vegas . I fly FS2004 Flight Simulater on the Computer, N9497S , Chuck, Kingman, AZ. USAF Retired
I was an engine mech on these planes in the Azores in 59 thru 61 and then went to Donaldson AFB where I was a crew chief. I got to fly all over Europe from there. Was shipped to Hunter AFB and did the same thing. I really liked working on these big planes.
Absolutely love this plane! I have for years, but this is the first time I've ever seen INSIDE the aircraft! I always wondered about the arrangement of the upper deck, the guppy nose, and how it all fit together.
I was one of the somebodys that crawled out in the wings. Hated working on the inboard engines. Was afraid the landing geer would go down in flight. By By somebody.
Once upon a time we were going into Andrews AFB and the right gear would not go all the way down and lock and the flight engineer went out in the tunnel and had the pilot stand on the brakes so the wheels would not roll and he jumped up and down until it came down and locked. In the process his flashlight fell out of his pocket and landed in a parking lot below. Just barely missed hitting a car. Someone got a nice yellow flashlight that was smashed all to pieces.
What ever happened to the Old Shaky that was in Las Vegas on Koval Ave. I saw it there in November 1997. I heard a story about a group of ROTC cadets that went for a ride in a C-124 that developed engine problem and the cadets had to bail out.
These airplanes put food in my mouth . My dad flew them from the late '50's to '66 when the were replaced by 141's. He said they were hands down the better of the 2, He hated jets. I grew up in the glide path of McChord AFB and they were my lullaby every night. They made me feel safe and protected. Miss Ya Dad!
TheBusterheat 3 weeks ago
My first duty assignment in 1965 was at Stewart AFB, NY. The ANG flew them and I used to watch them do touch-and-goes when off duty. Also saw C-141s there in 1966, flying West Point cadets to different areas of the country. It was a great recruiting tool to get them to sign up with the Air Force after graduation.
rvnmedic1968 2 months ago
This is a monster!. What a nice big piece of engineering. Congratulations.
periquito4000 3 months ago
I was a aircraft mechanic on "ole shaky" at Hickam, 1502nd FLM, from 1957-1960. Have some great memories, and a few bad ones, "complete spark plug change" on all 4 engines. That's, hum....224 plugs. Someone, said that flying one, was 1 millions rivets all flying together!!
LChapman75 3 months ago
Great video! My dad flew them from 1957 until his was transferred in C141 in 1965. It was one of his favorite planes.
HalMark55 3 months ago
Excellent video, excellent explanations.
Good job.
GutpileCharlie 3 months ago
Thank you all for this fantastic video on a great airplane! Also thank you all for your service to this nation!
Green206L 5 months ago
i was at offutt when this aircraft landed and pulled right up to the fence of the old museum and shut down for the last time.
10231949 5 months ago
My father was a maintenance NCO in N.C. (RDU) in the 60s. He'd take me to drill weekends and 124s used to fly in. Yes, I actually have a bit of taxi time. that was cool for a 13 year old kid.
ms5221 6 months ago
Thank you so much for this video, the C-124 is one of my favorite aircraft. I would love to have the chance to see one fly.
HuasoPodrido 8 months ago
On July 01 1969 we transferred this aircraft from Carswell AFB Tx to Offutt AFB Nb to the SAC Museum. I was the loadmaster on this aircraft.
ura909 9 months ago
I have tried to make a comment 3 times and it never is processed.
When this plane came to the SAC muesum at Offutt AFB on July 01 1969 from Carswell AFB Tx, I was the loadmaster'
ura909 9 months ago
I am MSgt Ura Matthews, USAFRes Ret. I was the loadmaster on the aircraft on July 1 1969 when it was transferred from the 512 MAW Carswell AFB Tx to the SAC Museum at Offutt AFB NB. The names of the rest of the crew were the pilot L/C Billie Morrison, co-pilot Capt Sam Lane, flight engineer MSgt E J Blanchard and flight engineer TSgt Ronald P Lloyd was on the panel. When we arrived in the traffic pattern the pilot decided to do a pop-up!!!! Ol Shaky shook and we survived!!!
ura909 9 months ago
Excellent!!! Thank you for posting this.
p61guy 10 months ago
I flew on these many times with the 1st AACS Squadron Mobile to various locations in 54-56. Carried our two and a half ton truck with a ANGR26 radio van mounted towing a trailer with a generator. We had to carry enough equip. to set up a complete air base communication system any where in the Pacific. We usually flew out of Tachikawa.
TheJference 11 months ago
My cousins father was a flight engineer on this plane,but was killed at Moses Lake
Washington back in the Korean war. He was bringing troops back during xmas from Korea. Investigation tried to blame it on him,but come to fine out it was the Pilot's fault. while waiting forgot to unlock the wing flaps before take off. Plane was 100 feet of the ground,and crashed. He saved a few lives,but died.
Psyche777able 1 year ago
Between 1968-1972, I was a kid,( 8-12 Yrs old ). We were stationed @
Robbins AFB Ga. I remember watching MANY of the ole 124s landing
there. I was also there when by pure chance, I just happened to be playing outside when the very FIRST C-5 built,( believe it was Tail # 222 ?) arrived &
landed @ Robbins. I will NEVER forget 2 things about that Airplane on that day. 1.) How BIG it appeared in the sky on the all too familiar landing Flight
path. 2.) The Un-usual Bashee-like Wail of the Mills.
ancientastronomer 1 year ago
Was a Engine Mech On these birds while stationed with the 1501st ( 77ATS ) Travis AFB, 1954-1957, AS for the C-124 in Vegas, Heard it was going to be a Resterant but that failed through Passed it many a time while in Vegas . I fly FS2004 Flight Simulater on the Computer, N9497S , Chuck, Kingman, AZ. USAF Retired
N9497S 1 year ago
My dad was a flight engineer. At the 911th Greater Pittsburgh Aiport in Pa. 68 - 72
The C-124 was his baby. We played in the plane lots of times. He had 21 years retiring in 77. He is gone now.
I need some pictures at the base. As kids we never took pictures. We were there everytime he came home. edrsilsley@comcast.net
Edrsilsley1 1 year ago
I was an engine mech on these planes in the Azores in 59 thru 61 and then went to Donaldson AFB where I was a crew chief. I got to fly all over Europe from there. Was shipped to Hunter AFB and did the same thing. I really liked working on these big planes.
indypop64@comcast.net
AF13572057 1 year ago
Sure saw alot of these take off from Tachikawa Air Base Japan 1958-62 and then 1967-69.
yokota69 1 year ago
Absolutely love this plane! I have for years, but this is the first time I've ever seen INSIDE the aircraft! I always wondered about the arrangement of the upper deck, the guppy nose, and how it all fit together.
greenseaships 1 year ago
Thanks Flew many times on these to Wheelus AFB from Bitburg AB in the 60's
stangcolbra 1 year ago
thanks for the tour. I spent 4 years working on C-124's in Hawaii and Washington State in the 60's
formspimp 1 year ago
I was one of the somebodys that crawled out in the wings. Hated working on the inboard engines. Was afraid the landing geer would go down in flight. By By somebody.
Great memories
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Torrejon Spain
frankt12345678 1 year ago
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Once upon a time we were going into Andrews AFB and the right gear would not go all the way down and lock and the flight engineer went out in the tunnel and had the pilot stand on the brakes so the wheels would not roll and he jumped up and down until it came down and locked. In the process his flashlight fell out of his pocket and landed in a parking lot below. Just barely missed hitting a car. Someone got a nice yellow flashlight that was smashed all to pieces.
ura909 9 months ago
Great video. So interesting to watch these knowledgeable flight crew veterans explain all about the aircraft!
Fania54 1 year ago
My grandpa flew the C-124Cs.
WindowsAndMacintosh 1 year ago
What ever happened to the Old Shaky that was in Las Vegas on Koval Ave. I saw it there in November 1997. I heard a story about a group of ROTC cadets that went for a ride in a C-124 that developed engine problem and the cadets had to bail out.
sd906238 1 year ago