C-54 Skymaster Heavy Transport

The Douglas C-54 Skymaster was the military transport version of the four-engine DC-4. It carried personnel and cargo during the Second World War and became important in postwar air transport, especially during the Berlin Airlift. Its size and range offered capabilities beyond smaller twin-engine transports, while still requiring suitable airfields and ground support. The C-54’s history is one of logistics and strategic mobility, not a conventional bombing mission despite its large military-aircraft appearance. C-54s supported the long-distance movement of passengers and freight during the Second World War. They later became central to the Berlin Airlift, carrying supplies into blockaded West Berlin. That civilian-support operation demonstrated the importance of transport aircraft as instruments of Cold War strategy.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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