The Douglas DC-4 Skymaster
South African Airways introduced the Douglas DC-4 machines on the Springbok Route, in conjunction with BOAC, on 1 November 1947. Seven Skymasters were purchased and employed on all the domestic and regional routes at some stage, including a very popular budget domestic “Skycoach” service. In 1948 a 16mm experimental in-flight cinema was introduced on certain flights, but was not technically viable.