Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
C-118A "Liftmaster"
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024
1. C-118A "Liftmaster" Marker
A further 65 similar aircraft were purchased by the Navy and contributed to MATS operations; 61 as R6D-1s and four as R6D-1Z's. These were subsequently redesignated C-118B and VC-118B. The first DC-6 flew on July 29, 1946. The Douglas DC-6 set new standards for speed and comfort. Its four Pratt & Whitney engines drove the plane at over 300 mph. Its longer, pressurized fuselage accommodated 68 passengers in deeply cushioned seats. More than 160 DC-6A's were delivered to the Air Force and Navy as C-118s and R6D liftmasters. A total of 27,000 pounds of cargo, 74 passengers or 60 stretchers could be transported on the C-118A.
This aerospace vehicle (C-118A) is a part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.
Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.
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Location. 29° 23.477′ N, 98° 37.08′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is on Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museums Air Park which is around the parade grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chief Master Sgt. Thowas N. Barnes (here, next to this marker); MTI Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Staff Sergeant James A. Moran (within shouting distance of this marker); C-47D "Skytrain" (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024
2. C-118A "Liftmaster"and Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. C-121 "Constellation" (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access. Visit the museums web site for current details on visiting the museum and air park.
Also see . . .
1. Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Douglas DC-6. Wikipedia
The DC-6 was known as the C-118 Liftmaster in United States Air Force service and as the R6D in United States Navy service before 1962, after which all(Submitted on August 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)U.S. Navy variants were also designated as the C-118.Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 20243. C-118A "Liftmaster"
Public Domain - Harry S. Truman Library, circa 1947
4. U.S. President Harry S. Truman's Douglas VC-118 Independence in flight
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
