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Douglas DC-6 N37529
Douglas DC-6 N37529 Mainliner Michigan (msn 43018 - UA number: 6229), of United Air Lines at Chicago-Midway Airport Date: 1956
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Media ID 21131003
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1956 Airport Lines Michigan Douglas
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and powerful presence of a Douglas DC-6, specifically N37529, as it sits on the tarmac at Chicago-Midway Airport in 1956. Known as "Mainliner Michigan" and bearing the manufacturer's serial number msn 43018 and United Air Lines' UA number 6229, this DC-6 was a prominent figure in the aviation industry during the mid-20th century. The Douglas DC-6 was a twin-engine propeller-driven airliner that revolutionized air travel in the post-war era, offering greater speed, range, and passenger capacity compared to its predecessors. N37529, with its distinctive livery and elegant curves, embodies the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the Golden Age of Aviation. Chicago-Midway Airport, then known as Chicago Municipal Airport, served as a major hub for United Air Lines and was a bustling center of activity during this time. The photograph captures the DC-6 in its element, surrounded by other aircraft and the hustle and bustle of airport operations. The image transports us back to a bygone era, when air travel was a glamorous and exciting experience. The DC-6, with its iconic design and enduring legacy, continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, serving as a reminder of the incredible advancements in aviation technology and the romance of air travel in the mid-20th century.
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