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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: 172
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
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: 172
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: 913
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: 913
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: 315
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: 315
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: 495
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: 495
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: 277
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: 277
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: 470
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: 470
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: 304
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: 304
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: 166
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: 166
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: 356
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: 356
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: 130
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: 130
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: 572
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: 572
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: 258
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: 258
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: 415
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: 415
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: 220
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: 220
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: 516
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: 516
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: 161
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: 161
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:100504
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:285783Submit Correction
View count: 258
This Canuck was delivered to the museum on 20 January 1982.
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:100504
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - 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:285783Submit Correction
View count: 258
This Canuck was delivered to the museum on 20 January 1982.
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - 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
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:285778Submit Correction
View count: 125
Delivered to the USAF in 1953 as a C-45G (rebuilt from an AT-7). Converted to an RC-45G the following year, then to an RC-45H in 1958. Became N87681 in 1963 and went through several governmental owners. Was on display at the museum by September 1982, initially in camo markings as "44588" and coded "V". Later repainted in these authentic markings.
Registration / Serial:51-11897
Alternate Serial:11897
Aircraft Version:Beech RC-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-454
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
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:285778Submit Correction
View count: 125
Delivered to the USAF in 1953 as a C-45G (rebuilt from an AT-7). Converted to an RC-45G the following year, then to an RC-45H in 1958. Became N87681 in 1963 and went through several governmental owners. Was on display at the museum by September 1982, initially in camo markings as "44588" and coded "V". Later repainted in these authentic markings.
Registration / Serial:51-11897
Alternate Serial:11897
Aircraft Version:Beech RC-45H Expeditor
C/n (msn):AF-454
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: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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285777Submit Correction
View count: 384
Salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA and brought to the museum in 1980. For reasons unknown it has been fitted with a B-45C canopy.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285777Submit Correction
View count: 384
Salvaged from NAWS China Lake, CA and brought to the museum in 1980. For reasons unknown it has been fitted with a B-45C canopy.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:49-199
Alternate Serial:9199
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10436
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:285733Submit Correction
View count: 843
This is ex N13744, former Hemet Valley Tanker 86. It came to the museum in 1993 and was initially displayed in its airtanker markings. By May 2000 that paint had been removed, and by Sep 2003 it had been restored in its original USAF markings as seen here.
Registration / Serial:49-199
Alternate Serial:9199
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10436
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:49-199
Alternate Serial:9199
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10436
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:285733Submit Correction
View count: 843
This is ex N13744, former Hemet Valley Tanker 86. It came to the museum in 1993 and was initially displayed in its airtanker markings. By May 2000 that paint had been removed, and by Sep 2003 it had been restored in its original USAF markings as seen here.
Registration / Serial:49-199
Alternate Serial:9199
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10436
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