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Description
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
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| Base model: | C-124 | ||
| Designation: | C-124 | ||
| Version: | A | ||
| Nickname: | Globemaster II | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | ||
| Basic role: | Transport | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 127' 2" | 38.7 m | |
| Height: | 48' 3" | 14.7 m | |
| Wingspan: | 173' 3" | 52.8 m | |
| Wingarea: | 2,506.0 sq ft | 232.7 sq m | |
| Gross Weight: | 175,000 lb | 79,365 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney R-4360-20WA | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 3500 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,300 miles | 3,703 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 264 mph | 425 km/h | 229 kt |
| Max Speed: | 298 mph | 479 km/h | 258 kt |
| Climb: | 800 ft/min | 243 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 22,050 ft | 6,720 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Strategic Air Command Museum | Ashland | Nebraska |
C-124A on display
Strategic Air Command Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| buzz stewart greer, SC | not only did the 124 shake but she sure did squeak and squawk when taxiing. i was stationed at wheelus afb tripoli libya. i hated to see one coming in because i knew we would be some oily younguns when we turned that bird around. i also remember someone had to be in the top hatch over the cockpit,i guess the old globemaster was hard to see out of. i live 20 miles from dafb and remember visiting during armed forces day as a schoolchild and i remember the smell of canvas inside the 124. 08/28/2008 @ 18:16 [ref: 22573] |
| Brent Bachman Adrian, MI | Member of the 1502nd FLMS @ Hickam '58-'61 as a recip engine mech working transient AC. 124's were the base assigned AC. Hated "across the board" plug changes adn
wroking on a generator on a hot engine and having to saftey wire the darn thing. The wing crawl spaces were a great place for a quick snooze tho. A big, ugly bird but sure was reliable. 08/19/2008 @ 15:17 [ref: 22501] |
| RICK THOMAS Greenville, SC | My dad flew 124s while we were stationed at DAFB S.C. He had a close call while tdy in Antarctica in I think 1957, op Deep Freeze III. He landed at McMurdo in a blinding storm with an engine out and loosing another. I sure would like to know the details. Does anyone have some input or can steer me to some info? My dad was Capt. James W. Thomas (Jim) 63TCW 53sqd. (Black Jacks) 08/07/2008 @ 10:02 [ref: 22373] |
| Paul M. Brown Boulder, CO | I was an instructor loadmaster on C-124a models and C-124c models stationed at Travis AFB, CA, from August 1953 until December 1954. We flew mostly from California to Japan with stops on the islands of Hawaii, Wake and Midway. I also flew trips to Eniwetok, Kwajelein and Guam. I was assigned to the 1704th (Airlift Command, I think) but was temporlarily attached to one of three C-124 squadrons when I flew. I liked the airplane and for the most part I found it easy to load and unload. I saw my last C-124 on a visit to Vallejo, CA, when two of my friends and I went to Travis to see one on display at the museum there. I think it was in the early 80's and it brought a tear to my eyes. 06/28/2008 @ 19:42 [ref: 21715] |
| Stanley Gross Greenville, SC | I went to Dafb in 1954 and stayed until 1962, I was a Loadmaster in the 15th Squadron, but flew with crews in the 14th and 53rd Squadrons. I stayed in Greenville and raised my family. I had 4 children, which has grown to
8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grand Children, but I am still working at greenville Memorial Hospital, in the ER. If anyone has any Pics. please contact me or if you live in the Greenville area. Stan 06/11/2008 @ 07:52 [ref: 21375] |
| Jim Minkler Mauldin, SC | My Father was stationed at Larson AFB moved to Donaldson AFB in 1953I was born at Larson in 1953.His Name was MSGT.James Van Minkler He retired in 1963 when the base was closing down.He died in 1987 in Mauldin S.C.He was with the 63rd troop carrier wing.Anyone that knew him write me at Minklawn@charter.net Thank you Jim Minkler 04/05/2008 @ 08:50 [ref: 20343] |
| Thomas (Tom) Duncan South Point, OH | I was stationed at Donaldson AFB (MATS) in Greenville SC straight out of Basic Training in 1956. I was already an engine mechanic and was asssigned to the 53rd troop carrier Squadron (Black Jacks). Airman 1st class Charlie Mitchell was my OJT supervisor. I believe Capt.Coffee was the Squadron Commander, Sgt.Black was our 1st Sargeant (I was told that he was a Glider Pilot during WWll). We flew the C-124 to Germany where we were Stationed at Rhein-Main during the 1958 Lebanon Crisis and flew cargo into Lebanon. We did lose a plane on one of the flights losing all but one crew member. I was on Operation Deep Freeze twice once in 1957 and once in 1958. We flew Supplies out of Harewood Air Port in Christchurch New Zealand (Now Harewood International) to the Navy at McMurdo Sound in the Antartica. During the first time in 1957 that I was there I met my future wife. We were Married the Second trip down in 1958. (We just Celebrated our 50th Anniversary). In all I enjoyed the four years in the Air Force. Made some lasting friends and have a million great memories. 03/14/2008 @ 13:36 [ref: 20018] |
| jerry roberson etowah, TN | was a member 63oms flt. line mech donaldson afb sc moved to hunter afb till 1965 flew almost around the world on the 124 spent as much 16to17 hrs flying the med in 64-65 the old bird got in your blood,every takeoff the plane would shake and to the guys that humped through the wing tunnels to pad an alt or gen in fltyou know what I'm talking about,am trying to locate some buddies anyone know where I maybe could go to find out.hope some one is out their 02/11/2008 @ 13:08 [ref: 19647] |
| Don Tamosaitis Lowell, IN | I was stationed at Larson AFB from 1958 to 1961. I believe I was stationed with Lee Hubbard. I went by the name of Tom due to my difficult last name.I also went TDY to Elmendorf AFB several times.From there we serviced many sites such as Nome,Kalakaleet Creek & Shemya Island. I was also in the 4th Troop Carrier Sqd. I sure liked working on the 4360 engines,except outside when we were TDY in Alaska. I just located a R/C model of the C-124,with a 84" wing span,hope to get it built one day. 12/26/2007 @ 16:02 [ref: 19058] |
| MARVIN KOLLING A/1C FRIDLEY, MN | I WAS STATIONED AT DOVER AND CHARLESTON,SC 1959 TO 1963. WE HAD ALL C MODELS TAILS #52- TO 54-.
I WAS A R4360 ENGINE MECHANIC WORKING PE DOCKS AND LATER MOSTLY FLIGHT LINE. I WAS MISSION CREW CHIEF TDY'D OUT OF FRANCE FOR THE UN CONGO AIRLIFT.I WAS PART OF THE ENGINE LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM IN DOVER TO INCREASE CHANGE TIME TO 1300 HOURS(MORE OIL LEAKS THAN I CARE TO THINK ABOUT.)NOT A BAD AS A G ROTOR FAILURE THOUGH. IN FLIGHT SHAKEY WOULD PUT YOU TO SLEEP IN MINUTES. GREAT RELIABLE AIRCRAFT! MANY FOND MEMORIES. 11/26/2007 @ 09:39 [ref: 18673] |
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