Monday, September 24, 2012

United States #C37 DC-4 Skymaster

The 1948 5c Airmail Coil issue features the Douglas DC-4 Skymaster.  This 4 engine, propeller-driven aircraft was in use throughout World War II, and served during the Berlin Airlift.  It also had a long life in civilian service worldwide.
Wilton Stamp Company offers US #C37 mint never hinged singles for $2.00, coil pairs for $5.00, and coil line pairs for $12.00.

Here is a short video of a landing of the C-54/DC-4.  C-54 is the military designation for the DC-4.
 


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