219 results found
Registration / Serial:N26MA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2169
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279214Submit Correction
View count: 754
Owned by Paralift Inc. Stored at Hemet-Ryan from 2008/2009 until mid 2016. It was probably moved to Gunnison, CO, from where it was flown to Flabob, Riverside, CA on 8 May 2018, following restoration.
Registration / Serial:N26MA
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2169
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N26MA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2169
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279214Submit Correction
View count: 754
Owned by Paralift Inc. Stored at Hemet-Ryan from 2008/2009 until mid 2016. It was probably moved to Gunnison, CO, from where it was flown to Flabob, Riverside, CA on 8 May 2018, following restoration.
Registration / Serial:N26MA
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2169
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N85303
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16)
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16B Albatross
C/n (msn):186
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279213Submit Correction
View count: 249
Ex USAF 51-5303, which explains part of the registration.
Registration / Serial:N85303
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16B Albatross
C/n (msn):186
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N85303
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16)
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16B Albatross
C/n (msn):186
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279213Submit Correction
View count: 249
Ex USAF 51-5303, which explains part of the registration.
Registration / Serial:N85303
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16B Albatross
C/n (msn):186
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:279148Submit Correction
View count: 191
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:279148Submit Correction
View count: 191
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N4035S
Fleet number:781
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64099
Operator Titles:Siller Helicopters
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279034Submit Correction
View count: 598
Distant shot from higher up, taken from the Hemet-Ryan control tower.
Registration / Serial:N4035S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64099
Operator Titles:Siller Helicopters
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N4035S
Fleet number:781
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-64
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (H-54 Tarhe)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64099
Operator Titles:Siller Helicopters
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279034Submit Correction
View count: 598
Distant shot from higher up, taken from the Hemet-Ryan control tower.
Registration / Serial:N4035S
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane
C/n (msn):64099
Operator Titles:Siller Helicopters
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279032Submit Correction
View count: 340
Nice elevated view from the control tower, with Tracker N435DF parked behind.
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279032Submit Correction
View count: 340
Nice elevated view from the control tower, with Tracker N435DF parked behind.
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279031Submit Correction
View count: 358
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 410 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 the registration was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279031Submit Correction
View count: 358
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 410 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 the registration was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N435DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):329C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279030Submit Correction
View count: 190
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 656 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 it was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279030Submit Correction
View count: 190
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 656 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 it was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279029Submit Correction
View count: 228
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Fleet number:301
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279029Submit Correction
View count: 228
Registration / Serial:N491DF
Aircraft Version:Bell EH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):12146
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279028Submit Correction
View count: 201
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 656 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 it was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279028Submit Correction
View count: 201
Elevated view from the control tower. This is the second Tracker to carry this registration. The first one was c/n 656 (1974-1985), but it never saw active service as such. On 1 Feb 2000 it was allocated to the this Tracker.
Registration / Serial:N437DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):123C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279027Submit Correction
View count: 179
This unknown Huey has been a ground trainer at the Hemet-Ryan airtanker base since at least 2003. It is generally quoted as UH-1F c/n 7108 (ex N490DF, 66-1212) or UH-1H c/n 12375 (ex N490DF, 70-15765). But it is neither. It is a long cabin, so a UH-1D or UH-1H and definitely not a UH-1F, and UH-1H N490DF c/n 12375 was still operational with Cal Fire by 2018.
We only know for a fact that in 2003 this ground trainer still carried "Vina Helitack" titles, and tanker number 205. So it is a UH-1D or UH-1H that operated as "Copter 205" for the Vina Helitack before 2003. Suggestions welcome!
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 204
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell 204/205/210 (H-1/40 Iroquois)
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279027Submit Correction
View count: 179
This unknown Huey has been a ground trainer at the Hemet-Ryan airtanker base since at least 2003. It is generally quoted as UH-1F c/n 7108 (ex N490DF, 66-1212) or UH-1H c/n 12375 (ex N490DF, 70-15765). But it is neither. It is a long cabin, so a UH-1D or UH-1H and definitely not a UH-1F, and UH-1H N490DF c/n 12375 was still operational with Cal Fire by 2018.
We only know for a fact that in 2003 this ground trainer still carried "Vina Helitack" titles, and tanker number 205. So it is a UH-1D or UH-1H that operated as "Copter 205" for the Vina Helitack before 2003. Suggestions welcome!
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Bell UH-1H Iroquois
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279026Submit Correction
View count: 317
This Bronco previously served with the US Marines as Bu155400.
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Fleet number:310
Aircraft Original Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279026Submit Correction
View count: 317
This Bronco previously served with the US Marines as Bu155400.
Registration / Serial:N429DF
Aircraft Version:North American Rockwell OV-10A Bronco
C/n (msn):305-11
Operator Titles:Cal Fire - California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):654
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279025Submit Correction
View count: 245
This Tracker never served as an airtanker, and was never officially registered. It is an S2F-1, ex BuA136745, which was delivered to the Japanese Navy on 12 Mar 1959 as 4146. In Oct 1983 it was acquired by Hemet Valley Flying Service as a spares aircraft and stored at at the Hemet-Ryan airtanker base. In 2001 it was restored and placed on display as a memorial. The text on the memorial plaque reads: "Dedicated in memory of Lloyd M. Venable - A pioneer in the aviation industry - Founder of Hemet Valley Flying Service - 1946. Born Oct 3, 1906 - Died Feb 1, 1991."
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):654
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Fleet number:70
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):654
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:279025Submit Correction
View count: 245
This Tracker never served as an airtanker, and was never officially registered. It is an S2F-1, ex BuA136745, which was delivered to the Japanese Navy on 12 Mar 1959 as 4146. In Oct 1983 it was acquired by Hemet Valley Flying Service as a spares aircraft and stored at at the Hemet-Ryan airtanker base. In 2001 it was restored and placed on display as a memorial. The text on the memorial plaque reads: "Dedicated in memory of Lloyd M. Venable - A pioneer in the aviation industry - Founder of Hemet Valley Flying Service - 1946. Born Oct 3, 1906 - Died Feb 1, 1991."
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-1 Tracker
C/n (msn):654
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United StatesAircraft Map
Photo Date:19 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:N45051
Aircraft Original Type:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
Aircraft Generic Type:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
Aircraft Version:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
C/n (msn):1Z011-04
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:274757Submit Correction
View count: 145
Dromader sprayer resting between sorties at Hemet CA.
Registration / Serial:N45051
Aircraft Version:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
C/n (msn):1Z011-04
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N45051
Aircraft Original Type:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
Aircraft Generic Type:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
Aircraft Version:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
C/n (msn):1Z011-04
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:274757Submit Correction
View count: 145
Dromader sprayer resting between sorties at Hemet CA.
Registration / Serial:N45051
Aircraft Version:PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader
C/n (msn):1Z011-04
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 March 1990
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272541Submit Correction
View count: 158
Registration / Serial:N62936
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-638 / CA-38
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272541Submit Correction
View count: 158
Registration / Serial:N62936
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-638 / CA-38
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:N2742G
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36089
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272421Submit Correction
View count: 146
Registration / Serial:N2742G
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36089
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:N2742G
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36089
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272421Submit Correction
View count: 146
Registration / Serial:N2742G
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36089
Operator Titles:Aero Union
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:N62297
Fleet number:14
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27328
Operator Titles:(Aero Union)
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272414Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:N62297
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27328
Operator Titles:(Aero Union)
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:N62297
Fleet number:14
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27328
Operator Titles:(Aero Union)
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:272414Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:N62297
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R/AT Skymaster
C/n (msn):27328
Operator Titles:(Aero Union)
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:9 October 1997
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:N8053R
Other Marks:0496
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3104
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:264839Submit Correction
View count: 120
Registration cancelled in 2013.
Registration / Serial:N8053R
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3104
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N8053R
Other Marks:0496
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3104
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:264839Submit Correction
View count: 120
Registration cancelled in 2013.
Registration / Serial:N8053R
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3104
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Fleet number:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:253658Submit Correction
View count: 209
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Fleet number:77
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:253658Submit Correction
View count: 209
Registration / Serial:N423DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:251660Submit Correction
View count: 369
Registration cancelled in 1998 as destroyed. Some sources say it was destroyed in a midair collision with a PA38 in 1979 but that was the Piper. Destroyed may simply mean it has been scrapped rather than stored.
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Fleet number:72
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:251660Submit Correction
View count: 369
Registration cancelled in 1998 as destroyed. Some sources say it was destroyed in a midair collision with a PA38 in 1979 but that was the Piper. Destroyed may simply mean it has been scrapped rather than stored.
Registration / Serial:N405DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):266
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:25 November 1990
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N132FF
Fleet number:83
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3119
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:249355Submit Correction
View count: 138
Registration / Serial:N132FF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3119
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:N132FF
Fleet number:83
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3119
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:249355Submit Correction
View count: 138
Registration / Serial:N132FF
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3119
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1 March 1995
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website