The Snapshots in Time Collection
U.S. Air Force Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Four-Engine Transport Aircraft, Tail No. 01263, on Airfield Ramp
A U.S. Air Force Military Air Transport Service (MATS) heavy transport aircraft, tail number 01263, photographed on an airfield ramp with ground crew nearby. Aircraft of this type formed the backbone of American strategic airlift during the 1950s, moving troops, cargo, and equipment across the globe throughout the Cold War era. Project: 218463