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Due to it´s wartime contribution service, the Texas based Braniff was granted in 1946 with routes to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America (routes that were exclusive for Panagra´s El Pacificos until then). The DC-6, nicknamed "El Conquistador" were used for the long distance routes, specially to Rio and Buenos Aires.
As it was part of Braniff´s DNA, they showed beautifull and flashy liveries, being the early one available in this version my favourite with a lot of colors over a polished metal fuselage and eventually a painted white roof.
For the second livery used by Braniff on th DC-6 check here, for the Braniff Freighter check here.
2021/10/14 - Fuselage and Tail livery complete oberhaul /Added Tailnumbers 881 to 886 both polished and with white roof
PMDG DC-6 - Braniff International Airways (Early)
Fly in style with the PMDG DC-6 in the vibrant early Braniff International Airways livery. Explore exclusive long-distance routes to destinations in the Americas with the iconic "El Conquistador" aircraft. Enjoy the beautiful and flashy colors over a polished metal fuselage, a true classic in aviation history. Upgrade your flight simulation experience with this detailed and historically accurate add-on.
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Fuselage and Tail livery complete oberhaul Added Tailnumbers 881 to 886
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Log Inover 4 years ago
Fantastic work, one of my favourite liveries for the DC-6 now.
over 4 years ago
Nice! It´s probably my favorite too, together with Panagra.