Fairbanks is the homebase of Everts Air Alaska, the last company in Alaska to operate DC-6's and Curtis C-46 Commando's. To keep these running they bought all the DC-6's they could while they were still around. As a result there are more than 15 DC-6 hulls standing around being canabalised to keep the others flying. Everts is very friendly to spotters and a tour of hangars and aprons is easily arranged.
Fairbanks also has a small terminal for flights from Alaska Airlines and Ravn air Alaska. There is a waterstrip and aprons for general aviation.
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There were 3 commando's at Fairbanks though none of them flying, the only operational one is based in Kenai at the moment.
The shape of things to come, Cessna 408 SkyCourier
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There are also several cargo converted BAe146 standing around but I do not believe they are being used at the moment.
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Former Brooks Fuel DC-7
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And Brooks Fuel DC-4
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On with other things at the airport
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This retired FedEx 727 is used as training object by a local college.
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Kind Regards
EC