There is a TV show called "Ice Pilots" that takes place in the wilds of Canadaicon. They fly a C 46 in that show,

BEAR

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Quote Originally Posted by Bob Womack View Post
Did they ever get the C-46 fuel leak problem worked or or do they fly with an exception certificate and fire observers like the B-29s?

Bob
The C 46 did not have self sealing tanks that made it an easy target for ground fire. Not exactly what paratroopers like to ride in for combat jumps.