
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 20 March 2025, and has since been viewed 216 times. |