53-3260_1971_MUC_1290_TK
Photo taken by Theo Kastner and kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.
München-Riem
ca. summer 1971
53-3260 / 0-33260
Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
44631 / 568
USAF AFCS (Air Force Communication Service)
53-3260 is lined up on runway 07 for take-off. This photo is the first document to show that this airframe visited Riem.
AFCS provided air traffic control and telecommunications services for all other major USAF commands, such as Tactical Air Command & Military Airlift Command. (Source: Max Sabin on Instagram)
Delivered in March 1965, this C-118A was withdrawn from use in June 1975 and sold for scrap in April 1990. (Source: planelogger.com)
53-3260 with USAF AFCS at THF in July 1969 (port side view):
www.airhistory.net/photo/399433/53-3260/0-33260
Scan from slide (unknown brand).
53-3260_1971_MUC_1290_TK
Photo taken by Theo Kastner and kindly provided by him for inclusion on this page.
München-Riem
ca. summer 1971
53-3260 / 0-33260
Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
44631 / 568
USAF AFCS (Air Force Communication Service)
53-3260 is lined up on runway 07 for take-off. This photo is the first document to show that this airframe visited Riem.
AFCS provided air traffic control and telecommunications services for all other major USAF commands, such as Tactical Air Command & Military Airlift Command. (Source: Max Sabin on Instagram)
Delivered in March 1965, this C-118A was withdrawn from use in June 1975 and sold for scrap in April 1990. (Source: planelogger.com)
53-3260 with USAF AFCS at THF in July 1969 (port side view):
www.airhistory.net/photo/399433/53-3260/0-33260
Scan from slide (unknown brand).