| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 49-1046 |
| Alternate Serial: | 91046 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 161-40) |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 146 FBG / California ANG |
| Aircraft Name: | California Boomerang |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Garden City - Mitchel AFB (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 21 May 1955 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 688561 |
| Photo Comment |
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Lt Jack Conroy of the California ANG flew from Van Nuys, California, to Mitchel AFB, New York and back in 11 hours hours and 26 minutes total elapsed time, making two refuelling stops eastbound and three westbound. Photo by: Ralph Morse / Life This photo was added on 18 May 2024, and has since been viewed 414 times. |