The U.S. Navy stored 138231 on February 11, 1979 and struck it off strength the next day. Victoria Air Maintenance in Sidney, BC refurbished the aircraft in 1993 and it was registered C-FITZ in 1994. Sold in the USA as N28CU that same year, it's had several owners over the years. Repainted in this China Lake color scheme in 2007, the aircraft is pictured awaiting repairs after a wheels up forced landing at Hollister Airport on June 20, 2019.

The first Fairchild Model 45 flew in May 1935. The five seat business aircraft went into production with a more powerful Wright R-760 engine, 16 Model 45As being built.

With additional "Hollister Air Attack" titles

With additional "Hollister Air Attack" titles

With additional "Hollister Air Attack" titles; went to the Oakland Aviation Museum, Oakland, CA in 2015.

Operated by Greenbelt Aviation. Photo by Steve Kraus.

Built as a B-25J-30-NC, serial 44-86727, later redesignated as a TB-25J. It was transferred to the RCAF as a Mitchell Mk.III, serial number 5230. Fitted with spray bars at this time, this would usually indicate use as an agricultural sprayer. However, the owner of the aircraft at this time was Meteorology Operations Inc., which would lead to speculation that the aircraft was used in airborne fog dispersal efforts. Heavy fog is a problem in some inland areas of California at certain times of the year.

Now with the Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum at Carson City, Nevada.

Crashed at Banning, California, on October 5, 1998.

Used as an instructional airframe. Registration cancelled July 2001.