| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 136778 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6778 |
| Military Code: | 778 |
| 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 |
| C/n (msn): | 31 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Blue Ghost #3 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 386509 |
| Photo Comment |
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This was the third C-1A to be named Blue Ghost. Lex's COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery) flew two round trips a day from NAS Pensacola out to the ship. Shown here taxiing clear of the landing area after arriving from Pensacola. Name "Blue Ghost #3" is on the rear fuselage. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 August 2021, and has since been viewed 433 times. |