232 results found
Aircraft Photo of 44-41916 / 441916 | Consolidated B-24M Liberator | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #129987
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Military Code:RE-H
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Shady Lady
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:129987Submit Correction
View count: 664
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 44-41916 / 441916 | Consolidated B-24M Liberator | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #129987
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Military Code:RE-H
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Shady Lady
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:129987Submit Correction
View count: 664
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 47-008 / 7008 | North American B-45A Tornado | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #129621
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Military Code:BE-008
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:129621Submit Correction
View count: 379
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 47-008 / 7008 | North American B-45A Tornado | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #129621
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Military Code:BE-008
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:129621Submit Correction
View count: 379
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 44-61535 | Boeing B-29A Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #124018
Registration / Serial:44-61535
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Raz'n Hell
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:124018Submit Correction
View count: 293
Composite airframe with 44-70064 and 44-84084.
Registration / Serial:44-61535
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 44-61535 | Boeing B-29A Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #124018
Registration / Serial:44-61535
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Raz'n Hell
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:124018Submit Correction
View count: 293
Composite airframe with 44-70064 and 44-84084.
Registration / Serial:44-61535
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11012
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 43-38635 / 38635 | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #123636
Registration / Serial:43-38635
Alternate Registration:38635
Military Code:A-N
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):9613
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Virgin's Delight
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:123636Submit Correction
View count: 462
Ex N3702G, a former air tanker.
Registration / Serial:43-38635
Alternate Registration:38635
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):9613
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 43-38635 / 38635 | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #123636
Registration / Serial:43-38635
Alternate Registration:38635
Military Code:A-N
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):9613
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Virgin's Delight
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:123636Submit Correction
View count: 462
Ex N3702G, a former air tanker.
Registration / Serial:43-38635
Alternate Registration:38635
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):9613
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 52-166 / 0-20166 | Boeing B-47E Stratojet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #121931
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:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:121931Submit Correction
View count: 716
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:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of 52-166 / 0-20166 | Boeing B-47E Stratojet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #121931
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:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:121931Submit Correction
View count: 716
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:28 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Aircraft Photo of N101PC | BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven | AirHistory.net #105961
Registration / Serial:N101PC
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven
C/n (msn):073
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105961Submit Correction
View count: 205
I photographed this 1-11 at MUC back in 1995 shuffling Bon Jovi around Europe on a concert tour. Now I've shot her again after all this time stored at this California backwater. Incredible the reunions that this hobby brings about!
Registration / Serial:N101PC
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven
C/n (msn):073
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of N101PC | BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven | AirHistory.net #105961
Registration / Serial:N101PC
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven
C/n (msn):073
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:105961Submit Correction
View count: 205
I photographed this 1-11 at MUC back in 1995 shuffling Bon Jovi around Europe on a concert tour. Now I've shot her again after all this time stored at this California backwater. Incredible the reunions that this hobby brings about!
Registration / Serial:N101PC
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-401AK One-Eleven
C/n (msn):073
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of N91329 | Boeing B-29 Superfortress | NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics | AirHistory.net #104889
Registration / Serial:N91329
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):13681
Display Paint:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Aircraft Name:Fertile Myrtle
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1980
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:104889Submit Correction
View count: 658
At the former Castle AFB, which housed a SAC B-52 and KC-135 training Wing. The B-29 was airworthy and had flown in from the Edwards AFB Open Day on the previous day.
Registration / Serial:N91329
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):13681
Display Paint:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1980
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Aircraft Photo of N91329 | Boeing B-29 Superfortress | NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics | AirHistory.net #104889
Registration / Serial:N91329
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):13681
Display Paint:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Aircraft Name:Fertile Myrtle
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1980
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:104889Submit Correction
View count: 658
At the former Castle AFB, which housed a SAC B-52 and KC-135 training Wing. The B-29 was airworthy and had flown in from the Edwards AFB Open Day on the previous day.
Registration / Serial:N91329
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):13681
Display Paint:NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1980
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-5837 / AF75-887 | Republic F-105B Thunderchief | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #100092
Registration / Serial:57-5837
Alternate Serial:AF75-887
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B74
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:100092Submit Correction
View count: 479
Mispainted as "887".
Registration / Serial:57-5837
Alternate Serial:AF75-887
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B74
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-5837 / AF75-887 | Republic F-105B Thunderchief | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #100092
Registration / Serial:57-5837
Alternate Serial:AF75-887
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B74
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:100092Submit Correction
View count: 479
Mispainted as "887".
Registration / Serial:57-5837
Alternate Serial:AF75-887
Aircraft Version:Republic F-105B Thunderchief
C/n (msn):B74
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98508
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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
Unit Markings:Tiger Fleet
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98508Submit Correction
View count: 270
The C-46 is associated with the CBI theatre of WWII, but in Europe the USAAF's 313th Troop Carrier Group received it in early 1945, and this particular aircraft took part and was damaged in an Operation Varsity paradrop at Wesel on 24 March 1945. It reached the Pacific too as it served in the JASDF after the war.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98508
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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
Unit Markings:Tiger Fleet
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98508Submit Correction
View count: 270
The C-46 is associated with the CBI theatre of WWII, but in Europe the USAAF's 313th Troop Carrier Group received it in early 1945, and this particular aircraft took part and was damaged in an Operation Varsity paradrop at Wesel on 24 March 1945. It reached the Pacific too as it served in the JASDF after the war.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of N464AT | Boeing 737-2L9/Adv | AirHistory.net #69493
Registration / Serial:N464AT
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2L9/Adv
C/n (msn):21278 / 479
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:69493Submit Correction
View count: 258
After a super day at the Castle Air Museum I decided to take a drive over to MER just to see if there was anything interesting around. Really glad that I did!
Registration / Serial:N464AT
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2L9/Adv
C/n (msn):21278 / 479
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of N464AT | Boeing 737-2L9/Adv | AirHistory.net #69493
Registration / Serial:N464AT
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-200
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2L9/Adv
C/n (msn):21278 / 479
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:69493Submit Correction
View count: 258
After a super day at the Castle Air Museum I decided to take a drive over to MER just to see if there was anything interesting around. Really glad that I did!
Registration / Serial:N464AT
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-2L9/Adv
C/n (msn):21278 / 479
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 71-1367 / 11367 | Northrop YA-9A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #66127
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:66127Submit Correction
View count: 895
Was unsuccessfully evaluated aganst the A-10. In the background a B-52 is taking off from Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 71-1367 / 11367 | Northrop YA-9A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #66127
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:66127Submit Correction
View count: 895
Was unsuccessfully evaluated aganst the A-10. In the background a B-52 is taking off from Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #52038
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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
Unit Markings:Tiger Fleet
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52038Submit Correction
View count: 429
This C-46 was taken on charge by the USAAF in 1944 and served with the 48th TCS, 313rd TCG based at RAF Folkingham. Post-WWII she went to the JASDF as 51-1124 and then onto the civilian register as N54510. As part of the NMUSAF Loan Program, 'Honey Gal' has been at the Castle Air Museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #52038
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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
Unit Markings:Tiger Fleet
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52038Submit Correction
View count: 429
This C-46 was taken on charge by the USAAF in 1944 and served with the 48th TCS, 313rd TCG based at RAF Folkingham. Post-WWII she went to the JASDF as 51-1124 and then onto the civilian register as N54510. As part of the NMUSAF Loan Program, 'Honey Gal' has been at the Castle Air Museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
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:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51361
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:51361Submit Correction
View count: 235
The J version of the F-89 all-weather air defence fighter could carry the MB-1 Genie, an unguided nuclear missile as a last resort to take out Soviet bombers.
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51361
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:51361Submit Correction
View count: 235
The J version of the F-89 all-weather air defence fighter could carry the MB-1 Genie, an unguided nuclear missile as a last resort to take out Soviet bombers.
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:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 56-3594 / 63594 | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #50497
Registration / Serial:56-3594
Alternate Serial:63594
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17343
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1991
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:50497Submit Correction
View count: 434
The black Castle tail stripe contains the light gray castle tower used on aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Wing. The age of water injection, please note the noisy and smoky engines.
Registration / Serial:56-3594
Alternate Serial:63594
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17343
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1991
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Aircraft Photo of 56-3594 / 63594 | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #50497
Registration / Serial:56-3594
Alternate Serial:63594
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17343
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1991
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:50497Submit Correction
View count: 434
The black Castle tail stripe contains the light gray castle tower used on aircraft of the 93rd Bomb Wing. The age of water injection, please note the noisy and smoky engines.
Registration / Serial:56-3594
Alternate Serial:63594
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17343
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:October 1991
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #49959
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49959Submit Correction
View count: 493
This is the only surviving reconnaissance version of the B-36 and was assigned to the 28th SRW at Rapid City AFB, SD (Ellsworth AFB after June 1953) from 1952 to 1957. In 1957, it was reassigned to Chanute Air Force Base, IL, and was used as a ground instructional airframe. After retirement, it was placed on display at the Chanute Aerospace Museum but now resides at the superb Castle Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #49959
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49959Submit Correction
View count: 493
This is the only surviving reconnaissance version of the B-36 and was assigned to the 28th SRW at Rapid City AFB, SD (Ellsworth AFB after June 1953) from 1952 to 1957. In 1957, it was reassigned to Chanute Air Force Base, IL, and was used as a ground instructional airframe. After retirement, it was placed on display at the Chanute Aerospace Museum but now resides at the superb Castle Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of N473TM | Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules | AirHistory.net #42713
Registration / Serial:N473TM
Fleet number:63
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules
C/n (msn):182-3081
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:42713Submit Correction
View count: 255
Former USAF 56-473 was sold to TBM Inc to become firebomber 63 registered N473TM in Aug 1989. Earmarked for the Castle Air Museum Nov 23, 2015, it's stored on the TBM ramp.
Registration / Serial:N473TM
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules
C/n (msn):182-3081
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of N473TM | Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules | AirHistory.net #42713
Registration / Serial:N473TM
Fleet number:63
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules
C/n (msn):182-3081
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:42713Submit Correction
View count: 255
Former USAF 56-473 was sold to TBM Inc to become firebomber 63 registered N473TM in Aug 1989. Earmarked for the Castle Air Museum Nov 23, 2015, it's stored on the TBM ramp.
Registration / Serial:N473TM
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A/AT Hercules
C/n (msn):182-3081
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of 58-0618 / 80618 | Lockheed T-33A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #20732
Registration / Serial:58-0618
Alternate Serial:80618
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1587
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20732Submit Correction
View count: 301
Then flying with resident 84th FIS, this superb-looking late production T-Bird saw service at Yokota AB in Japan at the beginning of the Seventies and was later noted with the 325th TTW. One record suggests to DM for disposal but unable to confirm in other listings
Registration / Serial:58-0618
Alternate Serial:80618
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1587
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 58-0618 / 80618 | Lockheed T-33A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #20732
Registration / Serial:58-0618
Alternate Serial:80618
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1587
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20732Submit Correction
View count: 301
Then flying with resident 84th FIS, this superb-looking late production T-Bird saw service at Yokota AB in Japan at the beginning of the Seventies and was later noted with the 325th TTW. One record suggests to DM for disposal but unable to confirm in other listings
Registration / Serial:58-0618
Alternate Serial:80618
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1587
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-2492 / 72492 | Convair F-106A Delta Dart | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #19566
Registration / Serial:57-2492
Alternate Serial:72492
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):8-24-75
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19566Submit Correction
View count: 419
"There's an engine in there somewhere Al!" This smart Delta Dart, then with the 84th FIS, was w/o on 20.8.97 as a QF-106A drone. Deserved better
Registration / Serial:57-2492
Alternate Serial:72492
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-75
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-2492 / 72492 | Convair F-106A Delta Dart | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #19566
Registration / Serial:57-2492
Alternate Serial:72492
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):8-24-75
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19566Submit Correction
View count: 419
"There's an engine in there somewhere Al!" This smart Delta Dart, then with the 84th FIS, was w/o on 20.8.97 as a QF-106A drone. Deserved better
Registration / Serial:57-2492
Alternate Serial:72492
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-75
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:September 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10418
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10418Submit Correction
View count: 346
The English Electric Canberra beat the futuristic Martin XB-51 in a 1951 USAF contest, and was then built by the same US company as the B-57. EB-57Es were electronic warfare aggressor aircraft converted from B-57E target tugs.
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10418
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10418Submit Correction
View count: 346
The English Electric Canberra beat the futuristic Martin XB-51 in a 1951 USAF contest, and was then built by the same US company as the B-57. EB-57Es were electronic warfare aggressor aircraft converted from B-57E target tugs.
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 5785 | Convair 240-11 | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #5435
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
Unit Markings:CGAS Miami
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:5435Submit Correction
View count: 1003
Rather poorly disguised as a US Coast Guard HC-131A, this is in fact a civilian CV-240. She first served with Swissair as HB-IRT, and then briefly with Transocean Air Lines as N1018C. Having become N280P she was for some reason seized by the sheriff of Salt Lake County in 1975. She was moved to Castle in 1999.
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 5785 | Convair 240-11 | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #5435
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
Unit Markings:CGAS Miami
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:5435Submit Correction
View count: 1003
Rather poorly disguised as a US Coast Guard HC-131A, this is in fact a civilian CV-240. She first served with Swissair as HB-IRT, and then briefly with Transocean Air Lines as N1018C. Having become N280P she was for some reason seized by the sheriff of Salt Lake County in 1975. She was moved to Castle in 1999.
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact