Could anybody help me identify this aircraft?
It was photographed in Greenland around 1960.
Thanks in advance.
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1$\begingroup$ Welcome to Aviation.StackExchange! $\endgroup$ – DeltaLima Jan 4 at 8:53
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That is the Douglas DC-6 / C-118/R6D Liftmaster.
This specific plane was built in June 1947 with modifications for presidential use. It is well known for flying US President Truman. It was the first presidential aircraft that received a distinctive exterior.
It actively served USAF until 1965 when it was transfered to an USAF museum. It is now on display at USAF museum in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
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$\begingroup$ I'm not convinced OP photo is a C-118. It might be a C-54. I'm looking at the prop hub and the C-118 had a spinner that covered the prop shank more than I can tell here. I'm not certain; does anyone have more afirmation? $\endgroup$ – radarbob Jan 6 at 6:28
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$\begingroup$ @radarbob, The C-54 had round passenger windows, and only one window behind the rear door. See for example nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/… . $\endgroup$ – bogl Jan 6 at 9:20
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