| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Other Marks: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHRL IATA: HRL Local: HRL Other: - |
| Collection: | Confederate Air Force Airpower Museum |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger Syratt |
| Photo ID: | 654937 |
| Photo Comment |
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At the time the aircraft had only recently been acquired by the CAF and the titles of a former operator, Ortner Air Service, can still just be discerned under the paint on the upper fuselage. Subsequently restored in USAAF markings and named "China Doll", it was for many years a common sight at US airshows, but in recent times it has been stored outside the premises of the CAF Southern California Wing at Camarillo Airport, CA. However, according to the Wing's Facebook page, it has now been moved inside and will be restored to static display condition. This photo is copyright © Roger Syratt, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 February 2024, and has since been viewed 228 times. |