Delta Airlines DC-4 Postcard

I was at an antique mall a couple of weekends ago.  You know...one of those places with a bunch of stalls that are rented by different vendors, but all under one roof.  These places can be fun to peruse, but also a little pricey sometimes.  That aside, I did manage to find this postard...a Delta Airlines DC-4 from the 1940's or thereabouts.

This plane was used extensively in WWII, but it was designated the C-54 by the military.  The card says it cruised at 215 miles per hour and carried 44 passengers.  Pretty tiny by today's standards.  For comparison, a 737-800 carries around 162 passengers and cruises at .78 Mach...or around 550 mph depending on atmospheric conditions.  Production on the DC-4 was brief...only 1942 through 1947, so this card is likely from the 1940's since Delta was flying the faster DC-6 by the end of the decade.

Short post today...enjoy your Wednesday!

Until next time...