Hello, newbie here but this entry came up after my search today and I have to jump in. (Too cool that it’s a 10+ year thread!)
Was coming back from lunch in Pasadena, CA today and heard that unmistakable sounds of a low and slow prop plane. Immediately know it’s big for the sound, but the six engines were surprising. Double take. Stop and gape. Never seen anything like it.
Dad was a private pilot and I grew up around aviation. I am certain the extra engines were NOT fuel nacelles; it was low enough to discern the blades. Or at least, to see all six were the same.
Am so very puzzled and would welcome any additional thoughts!
klf