1/72 Douglas C-124A/C Globemaster

Anigrand Craftswork - 1/72 Douglas C-124A/C Globemaster. After the end of the second World War, the Usaaf found the C-74 Globemaster was a very capable and useful aircraft, and began to consider acquiring an improved version proposed by Douglas. It used the same wing, tail and engines from the C-74, but featured a new and enlarged fuselage, as well as clamshell doors in the nose. The result was the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. The YDouglas C-124 prototype made its first flight in 1949. The first operational Douglas C-124 was delivered in 1950. It provided valuable service in the Korean war, but was deemed too slow in the Vietnam era, so it was earned nickname 'Old Shakey'. A total of 204 Douglas C-124A, and 243 Douglas C-124C were built, a turboprop-powered KDouglas C-124B tanker variant was considered. In 1970, most the Douglas C-124s were transferred to the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. The Douglas C-124 was finally replaced by the C-5 Galaxy in 1974.