Aircraft Photo of 136760 | Grumman C-1A Trader (TF-1) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #22261
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:136760
Military Code:69
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-1A Trader (TF-1)
C/n (msn):13
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Aircraft Name:Ike / Mamie
Location
City / Airport:Athens (closed)Map
Country:Greece
Airport Codes:ICAO: LGAT   IATA: ATH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:July 1983
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 22261
Photo Comment

US Navy aircraft were common visitors to Hellinikon in connection with operations in the Med. Here, the USS Eisenhower's COD aircraft drops in, marked 'Ike' after the famous president (Mamie was his wife). Struck off charge less than a year later and to Davis Monthan.

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

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