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C-124 "GLOBEMASTER H" by Earl Berlin ©2000
Air Force Legends #206. Order from Steve Ginter, 1754 Warfield, Simi Valley,
CA 93063, ISBN 0-942612-95-7, soft-cover, 8.5"x11", 154 pages, many photos
and drawings.
The book tells the story of the Globemaster I (C-74 of which only 14 were
built) and its evolution into the
Globemaster II, the C-124.
The C-124 retained tine wing, slightly modified tail surfaces and engines
of the C-74. The fuselage was greatly enlarged and the landing gear was
modified. The first C-124 was built from the conversion of the fifth C-74.
Air Force personnel referred to the C-124 as "Old Shaky" or just plain
"Shaky". Power is provided by four Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Majors.
This engine is sometimes called the "corncob" due to its 28 cylinders being
in four rows of seven each. 72 of the book's 154 pages are devoted to the
service of the aircraft in different units and commands of the Air Force
including reserves and National Guard units. 60 pages are devoted to the
technical descriptions. There is also a listing of C-124 aircraft on display
at museums. If you want to know more about the C-124 or refresh your service
remembrance of this aircraft, this book is for you.
- Walt
Bohl
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