IIRC WAY back in the 1970's or even '60's a DC-6 was entered in the Unlimited races at Reno, and it was awe-inspiring to watch her do pylon turns with a P-51 struggling to pass her on the outside.
Pilot, co-pilot and engineer on board, all the seats still in her, and a giant Snoopy doll for a passenger.
Footage showing her rotating around the pylons is downright scary.
What a great display, very spirited, very skilled. Fantastic to see this beautiful aircraft still flying. The DC-6 made the world a smaller place. Thanks for sharing your excellent video!
...see her just about every day at coventry airport...altho shes normally static...nice to see the old lady in her natural element though....nice video...thank you...5 stars to you !!!
Thanks Helen , she certainly does look and sound nice and just to make you jealous , i see her quite often as she seems to use Bicester as a nav point [flew over today , must have been going to Lowestoft] :p Although il swap her for the BBMF anyday you lucky so and so :D
IIRC WAY back in the 1970's or even '60's a DC-6 was entered in the Unlimited races at Reno, and it was awe-inspiring to watch her do pylon turns with a P-51 struggling to pass her on the outside.
Pilot, co-pilot and engineer on board, all the seats still in her, and a giant Snoopy doll for a passenger.
Footage showing her rotating around the pylons is downright scary.
Lumpyone 3 months ago
Absolutely spiffing. Thanks a lot.
We used to hear a lot of large radials, but they are disappearing :-(
sablatnic 4 months ago
Brings back memories of when I flew these as a flight engineer with VR-21 during Vietnam. I loved this ride!
walterireland 6 months ago
Great sound
TheA380fan 1 year ago
as a six year old boy,we used to fly in the DC6 every weekend to London.How fast do they fly?
a090006 1 year ago
It makes a wonderfull noise
REI02021809 1 year ago
Beautiful video. But please next time bring glue for the mouths of all those people who cannot appreciate real music.
flexyco 2 years ago 3
Brings back lovely memories of flying from London Airport North on a B.O.A.C. "Argonaut" to Bahrein. Long flight with lots of stops on the way.
Bettiem44 2 years ago
What a great display, very spirited, very skilled. Fantastic to see this beautiful aircraft still flying. The DC-6 made the world a smaller place. Thanks for sharing your excellent video!
technoslurp 3 years ago 4
...see her just about every day at coventry airport...altho shes normally static...nice to see the old lady in her natural element though....nice video...thank you...5 stars to you !!!
abdabs855423575 3 years ago 2
I've seen this display twice this season... fantastic stuff.
thevegetarian 3 years ago 2
Really good vid Paul, she's a good looking bird ;) never seen her in the "flesh" though :( she has a great noise to her.
Hihonyr8811 3 years ago 2
Thanks Helen , she certainly does look and sound nice and just to make you jealous , i see her quite often as she seems to use Bicester as a nav point [flew over today , must have been going to Lowestoft] :p Although il swap her for the BBMF anyday you lucky so and so :D
blizzardthewatcher 3 years ago
lol deal ;) but I'm keeping the Dakota ;p lol
Hihonyr8811 3 years ago