Popular Post bernd1151 Posted January 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) Orbx Alaska mesh This nicely polished PMDG DC-6B wears the markings of her Northern cousin, the last Canadair C-5 North Star "CHARLIE FIVE". C5 was the only pressurized aircraft in the Canadair fleet of North Stars of the DC-4M/Argonaut/C-54GM/C-4 variants. It was also the last produced, and only C-5 variant of the North Star fitted with PW R-2800 Double Wasp radial engines. To the members of 412 Squadron, the aircraft was known as “Charlie Five”. During much of its fifteen-year career with 412 Squadron, based at RCAF Station Uplands Ontario, this reliable queen of the executive aircraft fleet carried delegates for VIP Transport Services. Most of the political leaders of the Western world were carried by the prestigious airliner. Some of the names recorded on C5's manifest included, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh in 1951, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Anthony Eden, Emperor Haile Selassie, the Netherlands Royal Family, Minister C. D. Howe, and all the Prime Ministers of Canada from 1950-65. Following its official retirement from RCAF service on 28 April 1966, this once stately VIP-class airliner was sold and unceremoniously scrapped in the United States. What a pity. A much less famous (and much less lavishly equipped) North Star is now with the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Rockcliffe, Ontario and parked in their reserve hangar, while undergoing restoration. Luckily, in MSFS Charlie 5 is still in her prime! Flying along the picturesque Pacific coast, we cruise at the moment south of the Grand Plateau Glacier towards the Glacier Bay Nat. Park Entering the Glacier Bay Nat. Park Edited January 15, 2022 by bernd1151 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Bernd, these are some absolutely stunning shots..... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Great plane and flight, Bernd, and fantastic shots! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Excellent shots of your flight Bernd!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed looking at them!!!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mac Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Stunners Bernd and fantastic piece of history to go with it! John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Dramatic shots Bernd . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Majestic and venerable aircraft Bernd, and what beautiful, epic scenery to fly her over! Well done Landon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Bernd, these are superb. Glad you shared them mate!! Cheers Graeme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 17 hours ago, wain71 said: Bernd, these are some absolutely stunning shots..... Many thanks, Wayne 15 hours ago, Stillwater said: Great plane and flight, Bernd, and fantastic shots! I'm glad you like them, Gerold 14 hours ago, lifejogger said: Excellent shots of your flight Bernd!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed looking at them!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot, John 13 hours ago, John Mac said: Stunners Bernd and fantastic piece of history to go with it! John. Many thanks, John 12 hours ago, BradB said: Dramatic shots Bernd . Many thanks, buddy 7 hours ago, Sniper31 said: Majestic and venerable aircraft Bernd, and what beautiful, epic scenery to fly her over! Well done Landon Thank you very much, Landon 37 minutes ago, boetie said: Bernd, these are superb. Glad you shared them mate!! Cheers Graeme Many thanks for commenting, Graeme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Gorgeous set of shots Bernd, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Thanks a lot, Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Great set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Beautiful shots Bernd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Thank you very much Iain and Mikee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 wow really fantastic ! many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts