BILL ROTH / Anchorage Daily News
A Northern Air Cargo Douglas DC-6 received a water salute after making its last flight Sept. 30, 2008. The company retired its DC-6 fleet after 39 years of service, but will continue operate in Alaska communities with Boeing 737's.
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Published: October 1st, 2008 11:35 PM
Last Modified: October 2nd, 2008 02:45 AM
Northern Air Cargo retired its last two Douglas DC-6 cargo aircraft Tuesday with a ceremony at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The crew of the last flight included captain Becky Wilbur, first officer Jim Foss and flight engineer Ron Valentine.
The 1950s-era airplanes have ferried cargo across the state for 39 years for NAC. One of the DC-6s will be given to the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum to be placed on exhibit.
NAC provides service to 15 destinations in Alaska. Last year the company added three Boeing 737-200 jets to its fleet.
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