Douglas C-54, R-5D Skymaster

The Douglas C-54 Skymaster was a four-engine, long range, heavy transport used by the US and Canadian Air Forces during the Korean War. it was more used by the candian airforce. The C-54 had a crew of six and could carry up to 50 troops or up to 32,500 lbs of cargo. At the start of the Korean War there were 26 operational C-54s were serving with two squadrons.

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