Only one of her kind remains: The Douglas DC-7B was a workhorse for several airlines during its tenure in the 1950s and 60s, but none still fly save for N4887C. The airplane has had maintenance completed this summer at the Coolidge Municipal Airport in Arizona in advance of a ferry flight to its new owner—announced on Tuesday, July 16, as the Delta Flight Museum, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Delta Flight Museum Acquires Douglas DC-7B
Key Takeaways:
- The world's last flying Douglas DC-7B, N4887C, is being acquired by the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, marking a homecoming for the aircraft originally built for Delta in 1957.
- During its ferry flight to Atlanta, the aircraft encountered mechanical issues, including engine oil pressure and hydraulic leaks, necessitating a diversion and temporary delay.
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