| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7886 |
| Alternate Serial: | 37886 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair YC-131C |
| C/n (msn): | 91 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ARDC - Air Research and Development Command |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Columbus - Rickenbacker InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLCK IATA: LCK Local: LCK Other: - |
| Photo Date: | May 1956 |
| Photo from: | Bob Garrard Collection |
| Photo ID: | 322632 |
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Converted from a civil CV340-36 in 1954 and seen on display at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio in May, 1956, still fitted with Allison YT-56-A3 engines and three bladed propellers. Later fitted with Allison 501-D13 and then 501-D26 engines. Re-designated CV770 in 1967 in civilian use. Registrations worn include N5511K (ntu), N454, N454X, N970L, N630V. Convereted to a CV580 in 9/79 as N600AB, and later N400AB and C-GKFY. This photo was added on 11 January 2021, and has since been viewed 521 times. |