FAC257
September 7th, 2012, 12:01
This one has me stumped.
Two days ago, After just after getting home from work, I heard the distinct sound of 4 big props heading my way.
By the time I made it outside, the aircraft which was either a DC-6 or 7 was already heading away about 2 blocks north of my home. I didn't get look at the side but as best I could tell the entire tail area was green or dark blue-green. It looked like it had to big initials on the tail, "EH". The letters looked staggered on the tail with the "E" being higher up.
I spent the last few days trying to find pics of currently flying aircraft but none come close to the tail color and markings that I think I saw.
Since it was at a very low altitude and in landing config and in about the right position, I thought it might be heading into KVNC. I drove by the airport on the way to work yesterday, but it was still really dark. Even if it had been sitting there on the ramp, I probably wouldn't have seen it. A couple of calls to the airport turned up no answers.
Mystery vintage Douglas sneaking around Fla. :)
FAc
Two days ago, After just after getting home from work, I heard the distinct sound of 4 big props heading my way.
By the time I made it outside, the aircraft which was either a DC-6 or 7 was already heading away about 2 blocks north of my home. I didn't get look at the side but as best I could tell the entire tail area was green or dark blue-green. It looked like it had to big initials on the tail, "EH". The letters looked staggered on the tail with the "E" being higher up.
I spent the last few days trying to find pics of currently flying aircraft but none come close to the tail color and markings that I think I saw.
Since it was at a very low altitude and in landing config and in about the right position, I thought it might be heading into KVNC. I drove by the airport on the way to work yesterday, but it was still really dark. Even if it had been sitting there on the ramp, I probably wouldn't have seen it. A couple of calls to the airport turned up no answers.
Mystery vintage Douglas sneaking around Fla. :)
FAc