2801 results found
Registration / Serial:N600UA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-6B
C/n (msn):44894 / 651
Operator Titles:Universal Airlines
City / Airport:Kenai - Municipal (PAEN / ENA)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:10 August 2009
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37126Submit Correction
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This aircraft suffered a gear up landing at Cold Bay, Alaska on June 12, 2011 and was written off.
Registration / Serial:N600UA
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-6B
C/n (msn):44894 / 651
Operator Titles:Universal Airlines
City / Airport:Kenai - Municipal (PAEN / ENA)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:10 August 2009
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N600UA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-6B
C/n (msn):44894 / 651
Operator Titles:Universal Airlines
City / Airport:Kenai - Municipal (PAEN / ENA)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:10 August 2009
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37126Submit Correction
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This aircraft suffered a gear up landing at Cold Bay, Alaska on June 12, 2011 and was written off.
Registration / Serial:N600UA
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-6B
C/n (msn):44894 / 651
Operator Titles:Universal Airlines
City / Airport:Kenai - Municipal (PAEN / ENA)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:10 August 2009
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:45-57295
Alternate Serial:557295
Aircraft Original Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Version:Bell RP-63G Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 45-57295 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:USAF History and Traditions Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37123Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:45-57295
Alternate Serial:557295
Aircraft Version:Bell RP-63G Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 45-57295 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:45-57295
Alternate Serial:557295
Aircraft Original Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Generic Type:Bell P-63 Kingcobra
Aircraft Version:Bell RP-63G Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 45-57295 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:USAF History and Traditions Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37123Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:45-57295
Alternate Serial:557295
Aircraft Version:Bell RP-63G Kingcobra
C/n (msn):[ 45-57295 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-155
Alternate Serial:4155
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:USAF History and Traditions Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37122Submit Correction
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On display at the parade grounds at Lackland AFB. Aircraft delivered to USAF in October 1955 as a C-121C and converted to an EC-121S in 1967 by Lockheed Air Service. Additional windows installed to represent original C-121C configuration.
Registration / Serial:54-155
Alternate Serial:4155
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-155
Alternate Serial:4155
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Collection:USAF History and Traditions Museum
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37122Submit Correction
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On display at the parade grounds at Lackland AFB. Aircraft delivered to USAF in October 1955 as a C-121C and converted to an EC-121S in 1967 by Lockheed Air Service. Additional windows installed to represent original C-121C configuration.
Registration / Serial:54-155
Alternate Serial:4155
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4174
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:27 October 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:42-101198
Alternate Serial:201198
Other Marks:198/S
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):30653
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Warner Robins - Robins AFB (KWRB / WRB)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Collection:Museum of Aviation
Photo Date:11 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37118Submit Correction
View count: 161
Registration / Serial:42-101198
Alternate Serial:201198
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):30653
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Warner Robins - Robins AFB (KWRB / WRB)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:11 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:42-101198
Alternate Serial:201198
Other Marks:198/S
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):30653
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Warner Robins - Robins AFB (KWRB / WRB)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Collection:Museum of Aviation
Photo Date:11 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37118Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:42-101198
Alternate Serial:201198
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):30653
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Warner Robins - Robins AFB (KWRB / WRB)Map
Region / Country:Georgia, United States
Photo Date:11 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N2805J
Alternate Serial:43-770
Military Code:EN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):20835
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:American Flight Museum
Event:Andrews AFB Open House 2008
Photo Date:17 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37117Submit Correction
View count: 205
This aircraft was delivered to the USAAF in August 1944 as 43-16369
Registration / Serial:N2805J
Alternate Serial:43-770
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):20835
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N2805J
Alternate Serial:43-770
Military Code:EN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):20835
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:American Flight Museum
Event:Andrews AFB Open House 2008
Photo Date:17 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37117Submit Correction
View count: 205
This aircraft was delivered to the USAAF in August 1944 as 43-16369
Registration / Serial:N2805J
Alternate Serial:43-770
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):20835
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:17 May 2008
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:44-86408
Alternate Serial:4486408
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86408 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Hagarty's Hag
City / Airport:Ogden - Hill AFB (KHIF / HIF)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Collection:Hill Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37021Submit Correction
View count: 257
This B-29 was used by the USAF to collect radioactive samples during postwar atomic tests
Registration / Serial:44-86408
Alternate Serial:4486408
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86408 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Ogden - Hill AFB (KHIF / HIF)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:44-86408
Alternate Serial:4486408
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Licence-built by:Martin
C/n (msn):[ 44-86408 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Hagarty's Hag
City / Airport:Ogden - Hill AFB (KHIF / HIF)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Collection:Hill Aerospace Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:37021Submit Correction
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This B-29 was used by the USAF to collect radioactive samples during postwar atomic tests
Registration / Serial:44-86408
Alternate Serial:4486408
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
C/n (msn):[ 44-86408 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Ogden - Hill AFB (KHIF / HIF)Map
Region / Country:Utah, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2004
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N71Z
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Swearingen SA-226 Merlin IV/Metro
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II
C/n (msn):TC-245
City / Airport:Buckeye - Municipal (KBXK / BXK)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36988Submit Correction
View count: 131
This one engine Metro was a surprise find at Buckeye!
Registration / Serial:N71Z
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II
C/n (msn):TC-245
City / Airport:Buckeye - Municipal (KBXK / BXK)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N71Z
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Swearingen SA-226 Merlin IV/Metro
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II
C/n (msn):TC-245
City / Airport:Buckeye - Municipal (KBXK / BXK)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36988Submit Correction
View count: 131
This one engine Metro was a surprise find at Buckeye!
Registration / Serial:N71Z
Aircraft Version:Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II
C/n (msn):TC-245
City / Airport:Buckeye - Municipal (KBXK / BXK)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:CF-RNR
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4544
City / Airport:Rome - Griffiss International (KRME / RME)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:13 August 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36987Submit Correction
View count: 257
After a protracted battle with Canadian officials, the Museum of Flight was finally granted permission to move their Super Connie from Toronto to the US. The aircraft arrived at the Empire Air Service facility on June 7, 2007 on a convoy of flatbed trucks. Aircraft currently on display as CF-TGE at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington in period Trans Canada Air Lines colors.
Registration / Serial:CF-RNR
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4544
City / Airport:Rome - Griffiss International (KRME / RME)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:CF-RNR
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4544
City / Airport:Rome - Griffiss International (KRME / RME)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Collection:Museum of Flight
Photo Date:13 August 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36987Submit Correction
View count: 257
After a protracted battle with Canadian officials, the Museum of Flight was finally granted permission to move their Super Connie from Toronto to the US. The aircraft arrived at the Empire Air Service facility on June 7, 2007 on a convoy of flatbed trucks. Aircraft currently on display as CF-TGE at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington in period Trans Canada Air Lines colors.
Registration / Serial:CF-RNR
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4544
City / Airport:Rome - Griffiss International (KRME / RME)Map
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N6816D
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated PB4Y/P4Y Privateer
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PB4Y/P4Y Privateer
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PB4Y-2 Super Privateer
C/n (msn):[ 59905 ]
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36983Submit Correction
View count: 518
Back behind DC-7B N4889C was an unexpected find; the rear fuselage of PB4Y-2 N6816D, which crashed and burnt out on the runway at Wenatchee, WA on July 27, 1972. The remains of the aircraft were reportedly bought by Sergio Tomassoni, who was the "T" in T&G Aviation. This aircraft was BuNo 59905 while in service with the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:N6816D
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PB4Y-2 Super Privateer
C/n (msn):[ 59905 ]
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N6816D
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated PB4Y/P4Y Privateer
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PB4Y/P4Y Privateer
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PB4Y-2 Super Privateer
C/n (msn):[ 59905 ]
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36983Submit Correction
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Back behind DC-7B N4889C was an unexpected find; the rear fuselage of PB4Y-2 N6816D, which crashed and burnt out on the runway at Wenatchee, WA on July 27, 1972. The remains of the aircraft were reportedly bought by Sergio Tomassoni, who was the "T" in T&G Aviation. This aircraft was BuNo 59905 while in service with the US Navy.
Registration / Serial:N6816D
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PB4Y-2 Super Privateer
C/n (msn):[ 59905 ]
City / Airport:Chandler - Gila River Memorial (34AZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N9463
Alternate Serial:8610
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2602
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Columbine II
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36979Submit Correction
View count: 379
Made airworthy and flown to Dynamic Aviation headquarters in Bridgewater, VA in March 2016. Undergoing restoration in January 2018..
Registration / Serial:N9463
Alternate Serial:8610
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2602
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N9463
Alternate Serial:8610
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2602
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Columbine II
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36979Submit Correction
View count: 379
Made airworthy and flown to Dynamic Aviation headquarters in Bridgewater, VA in March 2016. Undergoing restoration in January 2018..
Registration / Serial:N9463
Alternate Serial:8610
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2602
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Tucson - Marana Regional (AVW / AVQ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:XA-TDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44633 / 570
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36973Submit Correction
View count: 253
Delivered USAF April 1955 as 53-3262. WFU March 1975 and bought by Globe Air Inc May 1976 as N44917. Many owners and registrations since then. Became XA-TDR in 1995, wfu in 1998 and stored at Mesa. US registration N48AW assigned in October 1998 but never painted on. Acquired by Everts Air Cargo in November 2007 and scrapped for spares that same month.
Registration / Serial:XA-TDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44633 / 570
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:XA-TDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-6
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44633 / 570
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36973Submit Correction
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Delivered USAF April 1955 as 53-3262. WFU March 1975 and bought by Globe Air Inc May 1976 as N44917. Many owners and registrations since then. Became XA-TDR in 1995, wfu in 1998 and stored at Mesa. US registration N48AW assigned in October 1998 but never painted on. Acquired by Everts Air Cargo in November 2007 and scrapped for spares that same month.
Registration / Serial:XA-TDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-118A Liftmaster (DC-6A)
C/n (msn):44633 / 570
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-612
Alternate Serial:AF54-612
Military Code:IE
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20061
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Chief
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36968Submit Correction
View count: 223
Flown to the museum in 1981 after being retired from USAF service. In 1998, the plane was restored and painted in the markings it wore while assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Eglin AFB, FL. Its nose art, "The Chief", is in honor of its volunteer Crew Chief, retired Chief Master Sergeant Jim Meek. Jim was the flight chief for one of the first C-123J's equipped with ski's to land in Greenland in 1958. He has given over 10,000 volunteer hours to the museum and has cared for the C-123 since 1981
Registration / Serial:54-612
Alternate Serial:AF54-612
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20061
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-612
Alternate Serial:AF54-612
Military Code:IE
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20061
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:The Chief
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36968Submit Correction
View count: 223
Flown to the museum in 1981 after being retired from USAF service. In 1998, the plane was restored and painted in the markings it wore while assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Eglin AFB, FL. Its nose art, "The Chief", is in honor of its volunteer Crew Chief, retired Chief Master Sergeant Jim Meek. Jim was the flight chief for one of the first C-123J's equipped with ski's to land in Greenland in 1958. He has given over 10,000 volunteer hours to the museum and has cared for the C-123 since 1981
Registration / Serial:54-612
Alternate Serial:AF54-612
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123K Provider
C/n (msn):20061
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1005C
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E/01 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4557
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Collection:Air Mobility Command Museum
Photo Date:10 June 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36967Submit Correction
View count: 229
Partially painted with the last remnants of the restaurant/Capitol Airways paint scheme still visible on the rear fuselage. Currently (January 2018) on display as a C-121C military transport.
Registration / Serial:N1005C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E/01 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4557
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N1005C
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E/01 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4557
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Collection:Air Mobility Command Museum
Photo Date:10 June 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36967Submit Correction
View count: 229
Partially painted with the last remnants of the restaurant/Capitol Airways paint scheme still visible on the rear fuselage. Currently (January 2018) on display as a C-121C military transport.
Registration / Serial:N1005C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E/01 Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049E-4557
City / Airport:Dover - Dover AFB (KDOV / DOV)Map
Region / Country:Delaware, United States
Photo Date:10 June 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-2808
Alternate Serial:42808
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Florida ANG
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36966Submit Correction
View count: 226
Registration / Serial:54-2808
Alternate Serial:42808
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:54-2808
Alternate Serial:42808
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:Florida ANG
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36966Submit Correction
View count: 226
Registration / Serial:54-2808
Alternate Serial:42808
Aircraft Version:Convair VC-131D
C/n (msn):204
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:52-2827
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36J Peacemaker
C/n (msn):383
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:24 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36964Submit Correction
View count: 1580
This aircraft was the last B-36 delivered when it went into service on August 14, 1954 and the last B-36 in service when retired on February 12, 1959.
Registration / Serial:52-2827
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36J Peacemaker
C/n (msn):383
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:52-2827
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36J Peacemaker
C/n (msn):383
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:24 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36964Submit Correction
View count: 1580
This aircraft was the last B-36 delivered when it went into service on August 14, 1954 and the last B-36 in service when retired on February 12, 1959.
Registration / Serial:52-2827
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36J Peacemaker
C/n (msn):383
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:24 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:80382
Other Marks:382
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F7F Tigercat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat
C/n (msn):C.124
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Aircraft Name:Mary Ann
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:19 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36963Submit Correction
View count: 346
This rare Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat awaits restoration.
Registration / Serial:80382
Aircraft Version:Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat
C/n (msn):C.124
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:80382
Other Marks:382
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F7F Tigercat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat
C/n (msn):C.124
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Aircraft Name:Mary Ann
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum
Photo Date:19 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36963Submit Correction
View count: 346
This rare Grumman F7F-3 Tigercat awaits restoration.
Registration / Serial:80382
Aircraft Version:Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat
C/n (msn):C.124
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:19 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:145864
Military Code:9
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-56
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-56 (H-37/HR2S Mojave)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-37C Mojave (S-56)
C/n (msn):56099
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36962Submit Correction
View count: 309
Registration / Serial:145864
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-37C Mojave (S-56)
C/n (msn):56099
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:145864
Military Code:9
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-56
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-56 (H-37/HR2S Mojave)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-37C Mojave (S-56)
C/n (msn):56099
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36962Submit Correction
View count: 309
Registration / Serial:145864
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky CH-37C Mojave (S-56)
C/n (msn):56099
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N67019
Fleet number:157
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):10520
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36956Submit Correction
View count: 154
U.S. Navy titles and BuNo 50865 are showing through on this long time Air Response resident of Falcon Field.
Registration / Serial:N67019
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):10520
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N67019
Fleet number:157
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):10520
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36956Submit Correction
View count: 154
U.S. Navy titles and BuNo 50865 are showing through on this long time Air Response resident of Falcon Field.
Registration / Serial:N67019
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54P Skymaster
C/n (msn):10520
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:21 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:37230
Other Marks:Z291
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1196
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36955Submit Correction
View count: 248
Registration / Serial:37230
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1196
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:37230
Other Marks:Z291
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1196
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36955Submit Correction
View count: 248
Registration / Serial:37230
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1196
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:16 March 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:56514
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36954Submit Correction
View count: 306
This aircraft was delivered to the US Navy as BuNo 56514 in May 1945. Retired from the US Navy in 1965 it was auctioned off and given the civilian registration N67062 in 1973. Bill Dempsay (Central Air Service) converted it to fire bomber #148 in 1976. Retired in 1994 it was stored at Avra Valley Airport until January 2002 when it was flown to the museum. Currently (January 2018) on display at the museum in US Navy markings.
Registration / Serial:56514
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:56514
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:March Field Air Museum
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:36954Submit Correction
View count: 306
This aircraft was delivered to the US Navy as BuNo 56514 in May 1945. Retired from the US Navy in 1965 it was auctioned off and given the civilian registration N67062 in 1973. Bill Dempsay (Central Air Service) converted it to fire bomber #148 in 1976. Retired in 1994 it was stored at Avra Valley Airport until January 2002 when it was flown to the museum. Currently (January 2018) on display at the museum in US Navy markings.
Registration / Serial:56514
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54Q Skymaster
C/n (msn):10741
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Riverside - March ARB (KRIV / RIV)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 April 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact