C-124A Globemaster II - "Old Shaky"

The C-124, nicknamed "Old Shaky" was a major redesign of the C-74. The C-124 was developed by the Douglas aircraft company.

This particular Globemaster is one of only eight C-124's in existence. It is the only surviving "A" model. It served in MATS, AFRES, SAC, and TAC.

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[TheBusterheat]

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!

[rvnmedic1968]

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.

[periquito4000]

This is a monster!. What a nice big piece of engineering. Congratulations.

[LChapman75]

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!!

[HalMark55]

Great video! My dad flew them from 1957 until his was transferred in C141 in 1965. It was one of his favorite planes.

[GutpileCharlie]

Excellent video, excellent explanations.

Good job.

[Green206L]

Thank you all for this fantastic video on a great airplane! Also thank you all for your service to this nation!

[10231949]

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.

[ms5221]

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.

[HuasoPodrido]

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.