| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N342GS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair C-131F |
| C/n (msn): | 299 |
| Operator Titles: | Conquest Air |
| Aircraft Name: | Truman |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Miami - Opa-locka ExecutiveMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOPF IATA: OPF Local: OPF Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 2 October 2017 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. Pettersen |
| Photo ID: | 14241 |
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Rescued from a scrapyard near Davis Monthan AFB and ferried to Miami in August 2016, N342GS is being converted to a freighter. The name "Truman" on the nose signifies that this aircraft (as US Navy 141016) was used to transport former president Harry S. Truman to a speaking engagement in 1961. This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 October 2017, and has since been viewed 481 times. |