Aircraft Photo of 05-6208 | Raytheon T-6A Texan II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #790653
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:05-6208
Military Code:RA
Aircraft Original Type:Pilatus PC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Raytheon T-6/CT-156/3000 Texan II/Harvard II
Aircraft Version:Raytheon T-6A Texan II
C/n (msn):PT-356
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:559 FTS / 12 OG / AETC
Location
City / Airport:Universal City - Randolph AFBMap
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KRND   IATA: RND   Local: RND   Other: -
 
Photo Date:2 April 2024
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 790653
Photo Comment

One of nine T-6As intended for the US Navy that went to the Air Force instead; this would have been 166008. Sprayed in WW2 bomber colours, commemorating the unit's activation as the 81st Bombardment Squadron, operating B-25s for most of the war.

This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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