| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N422NA |
| Alternate Serial: | 8613 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2605 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Bataan |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOSH IATA: OSH Local: OSH Other: - |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 2023 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 593842 |
| Photo Comment |
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US Air Force C-121 48-613 participated in the Berlin Airlift before conversion to a VC-121A. It was General Douglas MacArthur's VIP transport christened "Bataan" in the 50s. Retired in 1966, it was transferred to NASA as N422NA to support of Apollo space program. To the US Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker, AL in 1970 and on to the Planes of Fame Museum in 1993. The aircraft was restored during 2016 - 23. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2023, and has since been viewed 941 times. |