A very early Provider, converted in the 1960s from C-123B to C-123K (underwing jet pods, larger wheels). To MASDC on 5 Feb 1982 for a very brief stay, inventory code CP066. Acquired by TBM Inc. and registered to them as N3142D on 22 Jun 1982. Converted to airtanker in Feb 1984 as tanker #63, and painted in the markings seen here. Withdrawn from use in 1987, sold to Hemet Valley Flying Service in 1988, but not operated. Transferred to the US Forest Service in Oct 1989, then loaned to the Pima Air Museum in early 1990.

Delivered to the USAF as 54-580. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code CP066 then to TBM Inc. as N3142D in 1982 and converted to a fire bomber. To the Pima Air & Space Museum by 1990.

Delivered to the USAF as 54-580. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code CP066 then to TBM Inc. as N3142D in 1982 and converted to a fire bomber. To the Pima Air & Space Museum by 1990.

Delivered to the USAF as 54-580. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code CP066 then to TBM Inc. as N3142D in 1982 and converted to a fire bomber. To the Pima Air & Space Museum by 1990.

This Provider operated as Tanker 63 for TBM at Tulare, CA in the 1980s. It needs a re-painting.

Previous identity 54-0580 with USAF/AFRes, sold to TBM Inc. for civil use after a short 5-month stay at MASDC in 1982.

USAF 54-0580. I just can't put into words how wonderful it was for me to visit the Pima Air and Space Museum. To walk around/under all these amazing & beautiful old aircraft was a memory that will stay with me for a long time.