Aircraft Photo of N53594 | Curtiss C-46F Commando | Confederate Air Force | Republic of China - Air Force | AirHistory.net #79270
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N53594
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46F Commando
C/n (msn):22486
Operator Titles:Confederate Air Force
Display Paint:Republic of China - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Humpty Dumpty / Ole 94
Location
City / Airport:Van NuysMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KVNY   IATA: VNY   Local: VNY   Other: -
 
Photo Date:5 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard Helmer
Photo ID: 79270
Photo Comment

Flown by the Confederate Air Force and painted in the old Republic of China markings (which somewhat resemble today's Taiwan Air Force markings). The Chinese 中国空軍 titles stand for Chinese Air Force. In the late 1980s this aircraft became CAF's well-known "China Doll".

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

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