Aircraft Photo of 91-1138 | Curtiss C-46A Commando | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #129328
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:91-1138
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):30553
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Location
City / Airport:IrumaMap
Country:Japan
Airport Codes:ICAO: RJTJ   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 1976
 
Photo Date:16 October 1976 to 24 October 1976
Photo by:Masahiro Yamasaki
Photo ID: 129328
Photo Comment

Distant shot, aircraft is being towed on the other side of the runway. This Commando is ex USAF 42-101098, and it was delivered to the JASDF in December 1959. It was withdrawn from use on 11 March 1978 and had been placed on display at Hamamatsu Air Base by 1984.

This photo is copyright © Masahiro Yamasaki, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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