| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N242SM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3A / Maximizer |
| C/n (msn): | 4877 |
| Operator Titles: | Douglas |
| Aircraft Name: | Spirit of Santa Monica |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Santa Monica - MunicipalMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSMO IATA: SMO Local: SMO Other: - |
| Collection: | Museum of Flying |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 754532 |
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This plane was built as a C-53 here in Santa Monica in 1941 and TOC with the USAAF as 41-20107. In January 1956 it was issued with the civilian registration N242SM but then TOC with the US Navy as a R4D-3 with BuNo 05075. At some it was retired and went on to carry the registrations NC1075M, N60R and N956AR. In January 2005 the plane was donated to the City of Santa Monica and placed on display with the Museum of Flying. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 December 2024, and has since been viewed 634 times. |