First Ive heard that, Bill.
Pima's bird 42-72488 was a D model. Only a few E models were converted to C-54M's 38 I believe.
They were stripped of all unnecessary equipment and the floors were strengthened.
Dover's bird is the only known surviving C-54M.
Chris,
Here's a partial list. As I said in my email to you, I have a ton of books at home, and Im at work now. I'll try to get you a more comprehensive list tonight.
To Save A City by Roger Miller
Berlin Candy Bomber – Gail S. Halvorsen
Over the Hump – General William Tunner
Decision in Germany – Lucius D. Clay
MAC and the Berlin Airlift" by Roger D. Launius and Coy F. Cross III Military Airlift Command, 1998
Berlin Airlift - Arthur Pearcy (British perspective)
Berlin Airlift – John and Ann Tusa
The Unheralded – Ed Gere
A Special Study of Operation Vittles -
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/a ... les-berlin (Good for ststistics)
Will post rest of list later.
Thanks Kevin, looks like I need to do some reading over the next week to determine which book I should use.
Always on the lookout for good military history books to have college students read.