ZU-ILI DC-4-1009
Landing at Shannon in June 1997. This was one of a series of flights to commemorate Swissair's first transatlantic services. The first Swissair DC-4 flight to New York was routed via Shannon and Stephenville, Newfoundland, on May 2, 1947, although it actually ended in Washington, D.C., due to fog at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The total elapsed time was 20 hours and 55 minutes.
Having been established in 1931, Swissair ceased operations in April 2002 and further operations were conducted under the Swiss brand.
ZU-ILI DC-4-1009
Landing at Shannon in June 1997. This was one of a series of flights to commemorate Swissair's first transatlantic services. The first Swissair DC-4 flight to New York was routed via Shannon and Stephenville, Newfoundland, on May 2, 1947, although it actually ended in Washington, D.C., due to fog at New York's LaGuardia Airport. The total elapsed time was 20 hours and 55 minutes.
Having been established in 1931, Swissair ceased operations in April 2002 and further operations were conducted under the Swiss brand.