3 results found
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:655875Submit Correction
View count: 134
This is a replica of the S-38B "Carnuba" that was used by the S.C Johnson Co. to survey and acquire Carnuba Palms in South America for the family's wax business. The aircraft was constructed by Born Again Restorations in 1998 and registered to S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. on 12 August 1998. At the time of upload it is on display at the company headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. FAA registration N6V is still active as of 2024.
Registration / Serial:N6V
Alternate Registration:NC6V
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-38B (Replica)
C/n (msn):B314-12
Operator Titles:S.C. Johnson & Son
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:655875Submit Correction
View count: 134
This is a replica of the S-38B "Carnuba" that was used by the S.C Johnson Co. to survey and acquire Carnuba Palms in South America for the family's wax business. The aircraft was constructed by Born Again Restorations in 1998 and registered to S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. on 12 August 1998. At the time of upload it is on display at the company headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. FAA registration N6V is still active as of 2024.
Registration / Serial:N6V
Alternate Registration:NC6V
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-38B (Replica)
C/n (msn):B314-12
Operator Titles:S.C. Johnson & Son
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:NC95W
Aircraft Original Type:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
Aircraft Generic Type:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
Aircraft Version:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
C/n (msn):147
Display Paint:US Mail
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:654362Submit Correction
View count: 304
Built in 1930 and was used flying the mail. After that, it was based in Hollywood and used for movie work, including an appearance in the 1947 "Blaze of Noon". It is currently owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Registration / Serial:NC95W
Aircraft Version:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
C/n (msn):147
Display Paint:US Mail
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:NC95W
Aircraft Original Type:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
Aircraft Generic Type:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
Aircraft Version:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
C/n (msn):147
Display Paint:US Mail
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:654362Submit Correction
View count: 304
Built in 1930 and was used flying the mail. After that, it was based in Hollywood and used for movie work, including an appearance in the 1947 "Blaze of Noon". It is currently owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Registration / Serial:NC95W
Aircraft Version:Pitcairn PA-7 Mailwing
C/n (msn):147
Display Paint:US Mail
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:C-GWFU
Alternate Serial:133714
Aircraft Original Type:Vought V-166 Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought V-166 F4U/F3A/FG/AU/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-7 Corsair
C/n (msn):[ 133714 ]
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:642792Submit Correction
View count: 69
Built as F4U-7 BuNo. 133714. Transferred new to France for the Aeronavale as 714 under the MDAP. Returned to the U.S. and was on display at the USMC Museum at Quantico, VA from 1964-1971. Reverted to civilian ownership, registered as N33714. It was used in the "Baa Baa Blacksheep" television series. Exported to Canada as C-GWFU from 1983-2004. Back to the U.S. as N811AP in July 2004. Reregistered as N965CV in February 2015. When I took this photo the a/c was undergoing maintenance at Tab Air, a warbird maintenance/restoration facility on the airfield.
Registration / Serial:C-GWFU
Alternate Serial:133714
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-7 Corsair
C/n (msn):[ 133714 ]
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:C-GWFU
Alternate Serial:133714
Aircraft Original Type:Vought V-166 Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought V-166 F4U/F3A/FG/AU/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-7 Corsair
C/n (msn):[ 133714 ]
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Event:East Troy Open House & Fly In 2003
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:642792Submit Correction
View count: 69
Built as F4U-7 BuNo. 133714. Transferred new to France for the Aeronavale as 714 under the MDAP. Returned to the U.S. and was on display at the USMC Museum at Quantico, VA from 1964-1971. Reverted to civilian ownership, registered as N33714. It was used in the "Baa Baa Blacksheep" television series. Exported to Canada as C-GWFU from 1983-2004. Back to the U.S. as N811AP in July 2004. Reregistered as N965CV in February 2015. When I took this photo the a/c was undergoing maintenance at Tab Air, a warbird maintenance/restoration facility on the airfield.
Registration / Serial:C-GWFU
Alternate Serial:133714
Aircraft Version:Vought F4U-7 Corsair
C/n (msn):[ 133714 ]
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:East Troy - Municipal (57C)Map
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Photo Date:20 July 2003
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact