| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XC-CIE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero 520 Commander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero Commander 500 Commander |
| C/n (msn): | 500-776 |
| Operator Titles: | Mexico - Government |
| Aircraft Name: | El Cachanilla |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Santa Monica - MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSMO IATA: SMO Local: SMO Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1958 to 1962 |
| Photo by: | Ed Coates / CAHS |
| Photo ID: | 508786 |
| Photo Comment |
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The logo the fuselage is the Mexican coat of arms which would make this a government aircraft. The name El Cachanilla is associated with the people of the Baja Californian state capital Mexicali. The role of XC-CIE is not known but it is possible it was based at Mexicali for government use. The aircraft was sold in the US in 1973 as N357X. This photo is copyright © Ed Coates / CAHS, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 October 2022, and has since been viewed 194 times. |