| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 862 |
| Other Marks: | CNA-MH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar |
| C/n (msn): | 11283 |
| Operator Titles: | Morocco - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Marrakech - MenaraMap |
| Country: | Morocco |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: GMMX IATA: RAK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 January 2010 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 1794 |
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A major target for me after Google Earth checks; tantalisingly within view of the show area but off limits (determination paid off). Morocco received 18 Flying Boxcars from the US in the 1960s, some being ex-RCAF C-119Gs. This '862' is from its former USAF serial, 53-7862. Colours a bit suspect (note white-wall tyres!) but well done to the Moroccans for preserving her. Most in their service had USAF-style silver/white top colours. One other survives at Kenitra, possibly a third elsewhere. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2017, and has since been viewed 1689 times. |