Originally delivered to the USAAF as C-53 42-6483 in May 1942. Became NC86584 on January 1946 and kept that registration for the rest of its life, flying with several different airlines. In the 1950s it was initially fitted with Wright C9HD engines by Aerodex, which were later replaced by Wright Cyclone GR1820G-202A engines (making this a DC-3-G202A). The aircraft was acquired by Aero Specialists Inc. (parent company of Skydive Arizona) in 1987 and registered to them on 8 September 1987. It was still in their inventory (but out of use) when this photo was taken, 38 years later.

Skydive Arizona operating from Eloy Municipal.

Initially served with the USAAF as C-53 42-6483.

Delivered to the USAAF as C-53 42-6483. To Eastern as NC86584 in 1946, N86584 after 1948. To other operators after 1952. Was restored after this photo was taken and is in service with Skydive Arizona at Eloy in 2020.

Air Caribbean operated circa 1976 to circa 1979. The aircraft was stored in San Juan until seen in Opa Locka early 1984. Ended up with Skydive Arizona in 2003. Still active in Nov 2019.

Wartime 42-6483 became NC86584 with Eastern Airlines August 31, 1945. The aircraft has been with Skydive Arizona (powered by Wright R-1830 Cyclones) since December 2003.