| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 59-0536 |
| Alternate Serial: | 90536 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas C-133 Cargomaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-133B Cargomaster |
| C/n (msn): | 45587 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dover - Dover AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Delaware, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDOV IATA: DOV Local: DOV Other: - |
| Collection: | Air Mobility Command Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 2080 |
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My favourite exhibit at the superb AMC Museum. One of a handful surviving out of 50 built, the Cargomaster was designed as a long-range strategic airlifter, particularly for the transport of ICBMs. All were withdrawn in 1971 when metal fatigue was found. This example was delivered to the 1501ATW (MATS) at Travis AFB, CA in 4.61, the unit becoming 60MAW in 1966. Decommissioned and to Offutt AFB, NE for the SAC Museum in 6.71; like the C-124, flown to Dover inside a C-5 when the SAC Museum relocated in 1998 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 July 2017, and has since been viewed 911 times. |