| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 59-0527 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90527 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133B Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45578 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | MATS - Military Air Transport Service |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Christchurch - InternationalMap |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: NZCH IATA: CHC Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | October 1960 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 618827 |
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The arrival of the C-133, heralded by its distinctive drone, attracted crowds to Christchurch airport. The airport was a base for US Antarctic support. 59-0527 has been preserved at the Pima Air museum. Photo from: Air Force Museum of New Zealand This photo was added on 10 November 2023, and has since been viewed 260 times. |