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Wow: This Flight School Uses Old Airliners As Pilot Lodgings

The flight school in question has three airliners that can be rented out as accommodation, but they don’t come cheap.

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How Douglas Developed The DC-6 To Compete With The Lockheed Constellation

Even though the aircraft was developed from the DC-4, it took a rival to inspire its direction.

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Are There Any DC-6 Aircraft Still Flying Today?

The aircraft has shown its longevity over the decades.

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The McDonnell Douglas DC-6 AirBnB Located in Alaska.
Inside The Douglas DC-6 That Now Serves As An Alaskan Abode

The AirBnB is just over 750 square feet.

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A freighter fuselage being converted to a living quarters.
How An Alaskan Flight School Is Repurposing Old Planes As Living Accomodation

Three freighters are getting a complete makeover.

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The Story Of Japan Airlines' First Scheduled International Flight

For its first international flight, Japan Airlines flew a DC-6 from Tokyo to San Francisco.

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Unsolved Explosion: The Story Of Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 21

A bathroom explosion starts a deadly mystery and helps explain why we need security screening for commercial aviation.

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Collision Over Dallas: The Story Of American Airlines Flight 910

This week, we mark the anniversary of a tragic accident over the skies of Dallas, Texas between an American Airlines DC-6 and a Temco Swift airplane.

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United Airlines Flight 608: The Crash That Temporarily Grounded The Douglas DC-6

The Douglas DC-6 is another airliner that suffered from a grounding and subsequent design change before returning to service.

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