The last of its kind

Behold the C-133A Cargomaster. This is the last airworthy Cargomaster left in the world. It does not fly very often, but when it does, the whole airport knows about it.

With an 18 foot prop turn, this fine aircraft makes a lot of noise when it takes off and everyone stops to take a look.

This aircraft is only allowed to fly under special provision. It hauls large items for the state to remote parts of Alaska. Some of its cargo in the last couple years have been school busses, two dump trucks, a road grater and other such large and heavy items.

Here is a good site that documents the history of this lone giant. http://www.ruudleeuw.com/c-133_by_sibitzky.htm

If you are ever in Anchorage and are lucky enough to see this bird fly, you are a witness to a very rare sight indeed!