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Old 9th Sep 2014, 11:46
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Vzlet
 
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The fuselage was separated into four sections - the upper/lower lobes of the forward and aft halves. Still sizable chunks, nonetheless! The size and condition (including considerable corrosion) present a tough restoration challenge.

Most of the airframe is still outdoors, as seen here. Other views available here.

It's readily apparent that, while enormous, the expanded-from-a-bomber design lacks the "airlifter" features that make the Herc so flexible and capable.
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