Aircraft Photo of 159120 / 9120 | McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #601164
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:159120
Alternate Serial:9120
Military Code:RU-120
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
C/n (msn):47586 / 707
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-55
Aircraft Name:City of Oakland
Location
City / Airport:Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNGZ   IATA: -   Local: NGZ   Other: -
 
Photo Date:9 September 1987
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 601164
Photo Comment

Delivered to the US Navy Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 55 "Minuteman" and served the US Navy Reserve force up to 7 July 2010 when it was retired to AMARG with inventory code AN4C0008. On 1 November 2011 the Nightingale was moved to the Pima Air and Space Museum for preservation.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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