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| Registration / Serial: | 57-412 |
| Alternate Serial: | 70412 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 590 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286119Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Displayed at the museum since 1982, on loan from the United States Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-412 |
| Alternate Serial: | 70412 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 590 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 57-412 |
| Alternate Serial: | 70412 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell F-101 Voodoo |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 590 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286119Submit Correction |
| View count: | 200 |
Displayed at the museum since 1982, on loan from the United States Air Force Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 57-412 |
| Alternate Serial: | 70412 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo |
| C/n (msn): | 590 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "55-2879" |
| Alternate Serial: | 52879 |
| Military Code: | FW-879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100C Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 214-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 828 |
Falsely painted as USAF F-100D 55-2879, this is actually the first production F-100C, USAF 53-1709. This aircraft was officially delivered to the USAF on 29 Oct 1954 but made its first flight on 17 Jan 1955. It was transferred to NACA (later NASA) on 4 Sep 1956, and retired in 1972 (last registration used was N703NA). In Sep 1972 it was donated to the San Jose State University for use as an instructional airframe. It stayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum in 2003/2004, where it was restored in the fake markings seen here. It was first noted on display as such in Dec 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | "55-2879" |
| Alternate Serial: | 52879 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100C Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 214-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "55-2879" |
| Alternate Serial: | 52879 |
| Military Code: | FW-879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-100 Super Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100C Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 214-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286118Submit Correction |
| View count: | 828 |
Falsely painted as USAF F-100D 55-2879, this is actually the first production F-100C, USAF 53-1709. This aircraft was officially delivered to the USAF on 29 Oct 1954 but made its first flight on 17 Jan 1955. It was transferred to NACA (later NASA) on 4 Sep 1956, and retired in 1972 (last registration used was N703NA). In Sep 1972 it was donated to the San Jose State University for use as an instructional airframe. It stayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum in 2003/2004, where it was restored in the fake markings seen here. It was first noted on display as such in Dec 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | "55-2879" |
| Alternate Serial: | 52879 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-100C Super Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 214-1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 90407 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-54R Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 27363 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | MATS - Military Air Transport Service |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286117Submit Correction |
| View count: | 365 |
This C-54 served as US Navy R5D-4R Bu90407 from 1945 until 1971. After storage at MASDC it went through many owners, as N67038 since 1975 and as N51848 since 1978. It was first seen at the museum in Feb 1992. In early 1998 it was restored in these Military Air Transport Service (MATS) markings, with "US Navy" and "Pacific Division" titles and its authentic serial 90407 on the tail. The Military Air Transport Service was formed in 1948 out of the US Navy's Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) and the USAF's Air Transport Command (ATC). It was discontinued in 1966.
| Registration / Serial: | 90407 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-54R Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 27363 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 90407 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-54R Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 27363 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | MATS - Military Air Transport Service |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 286117Submit Correction |
| View count: | 365 |
This C-54 served as US Navy R5D-4R Bu90407 from 1945 until 1971. After storage at MASDC it went through many owners, as N67038 since 1975 and as N51848 since 1978. It was first seen at the museum in Feb 1992. In early 1998 it was restored in these Military Air Transport Service (MATS) markings, with "US Navy" and "Pacific Division" titles and its authentic serial 90407 on the tail. The Military Air Transport Service was formed in 1948 out of the US Navy's Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) and the USAF's Air Transport Command (ATC). It was discontinued in 1966.
| Registration / Serial: | 90407 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-54R Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 27363 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 61413 |
| Military Code: | FC-413 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-630 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285992Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 61413 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-630 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 61413 |
| Military Code: | FC-413 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-102 Delta Dagger |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-630 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285992Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-1413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 61413 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger |
| C/n (msn): | 8-10-630 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0629 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80629 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1598 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285990Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0629 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80629 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1598 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0629 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80629 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1598 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285990Submit Correction |
| View count: | 171 |
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 58-0629 |
| Alternate Serial: | 80629 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-1598 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "57-2456" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-72456 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-124 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 891 |
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
| Registration / Serial: | "57-2456" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-72456 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-124 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "57-2456" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-72456 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair F-106 Delta Dart |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-124 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285986Submit Correction |
| View count: | 891 |
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
| Registration / Serial: | "57-2456" |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-72456 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair F-106A Delta Dart |
| C/n (msn): | 8-24-124 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1927 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21927 |
| Military Code: | FV-927 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285985Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
On display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1927 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21927 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1927 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21927 |
| Military Code: | FV-927 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285985Submit Correction |
| View count: | 309 |
On display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-1927 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21927 |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N4504 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55-3139 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3139 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 17255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | City of Atwater |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 486 |
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
| Registration / Serial: | 55-3139 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3139 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 17255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55-3139 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3139 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 17255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | City of Atwater |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285983Submit Correction |
| View count: | 486 |
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
| Registration / Serial: | 55-3139 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3139 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker |
| C/n (msn): | 17255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9433 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9433 |
| Military Code: | FS-433 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | [ 51-9433 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285827Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
This Thunderstreak was initially displayed at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1991 and first noted on display here in October of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9433 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9433 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 51-9433 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9433 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9433 |
| Military Code: | FS-433 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | [ 51-9433 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285827Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
This Thunderstreak was initially displayed at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1991 and first noted on display here in October of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-9433 |
| Alternate Serial: | 9433 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
| C/n (msn): | [ 51-9433 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-1230 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31230 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86H Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 203-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285820Submit Correction |
| View count: | 461 |
On display at this great museum since 1984.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-1230 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31230 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86H Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 203-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53-1230 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31230 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86H Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 203-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285820Submit Correction |
| View count: | 461 |
On display at this great museum since 1984.
| Registration / Serial: | 53-1230 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31230 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86H Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 203-2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-20166 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-47E Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 44020 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
This B-47 was salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA after 20 years of storage there. It was restored to flying condition, and its 43 minute gear-down delivery flight from there to the museum at Castle AFB on 17 June 1986 was the last flight of this type worldwide.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-20166 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-47E Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 44020 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-20166 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-47 Stratojet |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-47E Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 44020 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Spirit |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
This B-47 was salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA after 20 years of storage there. It was restored to flying condition, and its 43 minute gear-down delivery flight from there to the museum at Castle AFB on 17 June 1986 was the last flight of this type worldwide.
| Registration / Serial: | 52-166 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-20166 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-47E Stratojet |
| C/n (msn): | 44020 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45-8490 |
| Military Code: | FT-490 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-80B Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-1704 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
This Shooting Star was initially on display at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1990 and first noted on display here in July of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 45-8490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-80B Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-1704 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45-8490 |
| Military Code: | FT-490 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-80B Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-1704 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
This Shooting Star was initially on display at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. It was loaned to the Castle Air Museum in 1990 and first noted on display here in July of that year.
| Registration / Serial: | 45-8490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-80B Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-1704 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4513 |
| Alternate Registration: | 24513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kaman HTK |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43B Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
This Kaman helicopter is on display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4513 |
| Alternate Registration: | 24513 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43B Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4513 |
| Alternate Registration: | 24513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kaman HTK |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43B Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
This Kaman helicopter is on display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 62-4513 |
| Alternate Registration: | 24513 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kaman HH-43B Huskie |
| C/n (msn): | 139 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-21413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21413 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0119 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285792Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
On display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 67-21413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21413 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0119 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 67-21413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21413 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0119 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285792Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
On display at the museum since 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 67-21413 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21413 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 337-M0119 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1707 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41707 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver |
| C/n (msn): | 853 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285790Submit Correction |
| View count: | 551 |
Delivered to the US Army (not the Air Force) in January 1956. Later to the US Department of Agriculture as N43862. Was on display at the Castle Air Museum by August 1981.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1707 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41707 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver |
| C/n (msn): | 853 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1707 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41707 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver |
| C/n (msn): | 853 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285790Submit Correction |
| View count: | 551 |
Delivered to the US Army (not the Air Force) in January 1956. Later to the US Department of Agriculture as N43862. Was on display at the Castle Air Museum by August 1981.
| Registration / Serial: | 54-1707 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41707 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver |
| C/n (msn): | 853 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-15977 |
| Alternate Serial: | 315977 |
| Military Code: | L7-N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 20443 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | 7th Heaven |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285789Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
Acquired by the United States Air Force Museum circa 1980 as N230GB, and loaned to the Castle Air Museum shortly thereafter. It was restored in these authentic markings. The "7th Heaven" nose art is only painted on the other side.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-15977 |
| Alternate Serial: | 315977 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 20443 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-15977 |
| Alternate Serial: | 315977 |
| Military Code: | L7-N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 20443 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | 7th Heaven |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285789Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
Acquired by the United States Air Force Museum circa 1980 as N230GB, and loaned to the Castle Air Museum shortly thereafter. It was restored in these authentic markings. The "7th Heaven" nose art is only painted on the other side.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-15977 |
| Alternate Serial: | 315977 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 20443 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-77575 |
| Alternate Serial: | 477575 |
| Military Code: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46D Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 32971 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Honey Gal |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285788Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
Tail markings have faded, but serial "477575" and code "Dinjan - 13" can still be read. Dinjan refers to RAF Dinjan in India, which from 1942 until 1945 was used by the USAAF Air Transport Command as an auxiliary airfield to nearby Chabua, and where a few transport units were based. The badge next to the roundel says "Air Transport Command - Army Air Forces". Also note the "Tiger Fleet" titles on the fuselage. This Curtiss Commando is ex N54510 and was donated to the museum in 1983 by Fred Patterson III.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-77575 |
| Alternate Serial: | 477575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46D Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 32971 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-77575 |
| Alternate Serial: | 477575 |
| Military Code: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46D Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 32971 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Honey Gal |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285788Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
Tail markings have faded, but serial "477575" and code "Dinjan - 13" can still be read. Dinjan refers to RAF Dinjan in India, which from 1942 until 1945 was used by the USAAF Air Transport Command as an auxiliary airfield to nearby Chabua, and where a few transport units were based. The badge next to the roundel says "Air Transport Command - Army Air Forces". Also note the "Tiger Fleet" titles on the fuselage. This Curtiss Commando is ex N54510 and was donated to the museum in 1983 by Fred Patterson III.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-77575 |
| Alternate Serial: | 477575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46D Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 32971 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-0664 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10664 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American CT-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 265-67 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285786Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
A more recent acquisition, delivered to the museum on 5 December 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-0664 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10664 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American CT-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 265-67 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 61-0664 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10664 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American Sabreliner |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American Sabreliner (T-39) |
| Aircraft Version: | North American CT-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 265-67 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285786Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
A more recent acquisition, delivered to the museum on 5 December 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | 61-0664 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10664 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American CT-39A |
| C/n (msn): | 265-67 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-612 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60612 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52D Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 17295 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285785Submit Correction |
| View count: | 468 |
On display at the museum since early 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-612 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60612 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52D Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 17295 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 56-612 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60612 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52D Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 17295 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285785Submit Correction |
| View count: | 468 |
On display at the museum since early 1983.
| Registration / Serial: | 56-612 |
| Alternate Serial: | 60612 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52D Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 17295 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1373 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2035 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285784Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
This Lodestar is ex N102V and it was donated to the museum by owner Gary Larkins in 1984. Until recently it was on display as 1373 of the South African Air Force, which was historically correct (it served as such with the SAAF from 1940 until 1945). It is seen here being prepared for a repaint, with the serial and most of the paint already removed, but the SAAF markings still present. By 2014 it had been repainted as "254" of the SAAF, which unfortunately is a fake serial.
| Registration / Serial: | 1373 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2035 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1373 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 18 Lodestar |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2035 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |
| Photo ID: | 285784Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
This Lodestar is ex N102V and it was donated to the museum by owner Gary Larkins in 1984. Until recently it was on display as 1373 of the South African Air Force, which was historically correct (it served as such with the SAAF from 1940 until 1945). It is seen here being prepared for a repaint, with the serial and most of the paint already removed, but the SAAF markings still present. By 2014 it had been repainted as "254" of the SAAF, which unfortunately is a fake serial.
| Registration / Serial: | 1373 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar |
| C/n (msn): | 18-2035 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 September 2010 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der VoetContact |