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Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98508
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98508Submit Correction
View count: 218
The C-46 is associated with the CBI theatre of WWII, but in Europe the USAAF's 313th Troop Carrier Group received it in early 1945, and this particular aircraft took part and was damaged in an Operation Varsity paradrop at Wesel on 24 March 1945. It reached the Pacific too as it served in the JASDF after the war.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #98508
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:98508Submit Correction
View count: 218
The C-46 is associated with the CBI theatre of WWII, but in Europe the USAAF's 313th Troop Carrier Group received it in early 1945, and this particular aircraft took part and was damaged in an Operation Varsity paradrop at Wesel on 24 March 1945. It reached the Pacific too as it served in the JASDF after the war.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 71-1367 / 11367 | Northrop YA-9A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #66127
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:66127Submit Correction
View count: 777
Was unsuccessfully evaluated aganst the A-10. In the background a B-52 is taking off from Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 71-1367 / 11367 | Northrop YA-9A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #66127
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop A-9
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:66127Submit Correction
View count: 777
Was unsuccessfully evaluated aganst the A-10. In the background a B-52 is taking off from Castle AFB.
Registration / Serial:71-1367
Alternate Serial:11367
Aircraft Version:Northrop YA-9A
C/n (msn):01
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 June 1982
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #52038
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52038Submit Correction
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This C-46 was taken on charge by the USAAF in 1944 and served with the 48th TCS, 313rd TCG based at RAF Folkingham. Post-WWII she went to the JASDF as 51-1124 and then onto the civilian register as N54510. As part of the NMUSAF Loan Program, 'Honey Gal' has been at the Castle Air Museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-77575 | Curtiss C-46D Commando | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #52038
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Honey Gal
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52038Submit Correction
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This C-46 was taken on charge by the USAAF in 1944 and served with the 48th TCS, 313rd TCG based at RAF Folkingham. Post-WWII she went to the JASDF as 51-1124 and then onto the civilian register as N54510. As part of the NMUSAF Loan Program, 'Honey Gal' has been at the Castle Air Museum since 1983.
Registration / Serial:44-77575
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46D Commando
C/n (msn):32971
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51361
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Military Code:FV-927
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:51361Submit Correction
View count: 203
The J version of the F-89 all-weather air defence fighter could carry the MB-1 Genie, an unguided nuclear missile as a last resort to take out Soviet bombers.
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #51361
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Military Code:FV-927
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:51361Submit Correction
View count: 203
The J version of the F-89 all-weather air defence fighter could carry the MB-1 Genie, an unguided nuclear missile as a last resort to take out Soviet bombers.
Registration / Serial:52-1927
Alternate Serial:21927
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89J Scorpion
C/n (msn):N4504
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #49959
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49959Submit Correction
View count: 418
This is the only surviving reconnaissance version of the B-36 and was assigned to the 28th SRW at Rapid City AFB, SD (Ellsworth AFB after June 1953) from 1952 to 1957. In 1957, it was reassigned to Chanute Air Force Base, IL, and was used as a ground instructional airframe. After retirement, it was placed on display at the Chanute Aerospace Museum but now resides at the superb Castle Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #49959
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49959Submit Correction
View count: 418
This is the only surviving reconnaissance version of the B-36 and was assigned to the 28th SRW at Rapid City AFB, SD (Ellsworth AFB after June 1953) from 1952 to 1957. In 1957, it was reassigned to Chanute Air Force Base, IL, and was used as a ground instructional airframe. After retirement, it was placed on display at the Chanute Aerospace Museum but now resides at the superb Castle Air Museum.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:30 July 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10418
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10418Submit Correction
View count: 292
The English Electric Canberra beat the futuristic Martin XB-51 in a 1951 USAF contest, and was then built by the same US company as the B-57. EB-57Es were electronic warfare aggressor aircraft converted from B-57E target tugs.
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10418
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin B-57 Canberra
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:10418Submit Correction
View count: 292
The English Electric Canberra beat the futuristic Martin XB-51 in a 1951 USAF contest, and was then built by the same US company as the B-57. EB-57Es were electronic warfare aggressor aircraft converted from B-57E target tugs.
Registration / Serial:55-4253
Alternate Serial:54253
Aircraft Version:Martin EB-57E Canberra
C/n (msn):355
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 5785 | Convair 240-11 | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #5435
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
Unit Markings:CGAS Miami
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:5435Submit Correction
View count: 924
Rather poorly disguised as a US Coast Guard HC-131A, this is in fact a civilian CV-240. She first served with Swissair as HB-IRT, and then briefly with Transocean Air Lines as N1018C. Having become N280P she was for some reason seized by the sheriff of Salt Lake County in 1975. She was moved to Castle in 1999.
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 5785 | Convair 240-11 | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #5435
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
Unit Markings:CGAS Miami
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:5435Submit Correction
View count: 924
Rather poorly disguised as a US Coast Guard HC-131A, this is in fact a civilian CV-240. She first served with Swissair as HB-IRT, and then briefly with Transocean Air Lines as N1018C. Having become N280P she was for some reason seized by the sheriff of Salt Lake County in 1975. She was moved to Castle in 1999.
Registration / Serial:"5785"
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-11
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:USA - Coast Guard
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-166 / 0-20166 | Boeing B-47E Stratojet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #3600
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Spirit
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:3600Submit Correction
View count: 242
The six-engined B-47 was America's first long-range jet bomber.
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-166 / 0-20166 | Boeing B-47E Stratojet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #3600
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Spirit
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:3600Submit Correction
View count: 242
The six-engined B-47 was America's first long-range jet bomber.
Registration / Serial:52-166
Alternate Serial:0-20166
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):44020
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 144843 | Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #3156
Registration / Serial:144843
Military Code:SS-913
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12089
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:3156Submit Correction
View count: 339
Built as an A3D-2P in 1960, this RA-3B was used in conjunction with Patriot missile tests from 1978, becoming N571HA. It was stored at Mojave in 1998, and brought to the Castle museum in 2010.
Registration / Serial:144843
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12089
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 144843 | Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #3156
Registration / Serial:144843
Military Code:SS-913
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12089
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:3156Submit Correction
View count: 339
Built as an A3D-2P in 1960, this RA-3B was used in conjunction with Patriot missile tests from 1978, becoming N571HA. It was stored at Mojave in 1998, and brought to the Castle museum in 2010.
Registration / Serial:144843
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12089
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 100504 | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2882
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2882Submit Correction
View count: 765
Canada built almost 700 'Clunk' all-weather fighters in the 1950s - all for its own use except that Belgium took 53.
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 100504 | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2882
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2882Submit Correction
View count: 765
Canada built almost 700 'Clunk' all-weather fighters in the 1950s - all for its own use except that Belgium took 53.
Registration / Serial:100504
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5D
C/n (msn):404
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 61-7960 | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2628
Registration / Serial:61-7960
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2011
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2628Submit Correction
View count: 317
The Castle Air Museum has a fantastic collection of US strategic aircraft.
Registration / Serial:61-7960
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2011
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 61-7960 | Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2628
Registration / Serial:61-7960
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed A-12/YF-12/M-21/SR-71 Blackbird
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2011
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2628Submit Correction
View count: 317
The Castle Air Museum has a fantastic collection of US strategic aircraft.
Registration / Serial:61-7960
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird
C/n (msn):2011
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 37-29 | Douglas B-18 Bolo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2315
Registration / Serial:37-29
Military Code:BI-24
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-18 Bolo
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-18/C-58 Bolo
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-18 Bolo
C/n (msn):1890
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2315Submit Correction
View count: 310
Derived from the DC-2, the B-18 competed against the B-17 and even won, although the Flying Fortress was acknowleged to have a lot of potential.
Registration / Serial:37-29
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-18 Bolo
C/n (msn):1890
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 37-29 | Douglas B-18 Bolo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #2315
Registration / Serial:37-29
Military Code:BI-24
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-18 Bolo
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-18/C-58 Bolo
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-18 Bolo
C/n (msn):1890
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:2315Submit Correction
View count: 310
Derived from the DC-2, the B-18 competed against the B-17 and even won, although the Flying Fortress was acknowleged to have a lot of potential.
Registration / Serial:37-29
Aircraft Version:Douglas B-18 Bolo
C/n (msn):1890
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 156615 | North American RA-5C Vigilante | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #1482
Registration / Serial:156615
Military Code:NE-611
Aircraft Original Type:North American A-5 Vigilante
Aircraft Generic Type:North American A-5 Vigilante
Aircraft Version:North American RA-5C Vigilante
C/n (msn):316-8
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:1482Submit Correction
View count: 310
Conceived as a high-altitude Mach 2 carrier nuclear bomber, the big and complex Vigilante served mainly as a reconnaissance aircraft.
Registration / Serial:156615
Aircraft Version:North American RA-5C Vigilante
C/n (msn):316-8
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 156615 | North American RA-5C Vigilante | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #1482
Registration / Serial:156615
Military Code:NE-611
Aircraft Original Type:North American A-5 Vigilante
Aircraft Generic Type:North American A-5 Vigilante
Aircraft Version:North American RA-5C Vigilante
C/n (msn):316-8
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:1482Submit Correction
View count: 310
Conceived as a high-altitude Mach 2 carrier nuclear bomber, the big and complex Vigilante served mainly as a reconnaissance aircraft.
Registration / Serial:156615
Aircraft Version:North American RA-5C Vigilante
C/n (msn):316-8
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 49-351 / 0-90351 | Boeing WB-50D Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #840
Registration / Serial:49-351
Alternate Serial:0-90351
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16127
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flight of the Phoenix
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:840Submit Correction
View count: 1137
The B-29 Superfortress was arguably the most advanced aircraft of WWII. The B-50 was a postwar variant, used as a bomber, tanker, reconnaissance and weather reconnaissance aircraft.
Registration / Serial:49-351
Alternate Serial:0-90351
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16127
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 49-351 / 0-90351 | Boeing WB-50D Superfortress | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #840
Registration / Serial:49-351
Alternate Serial:0-90351
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16127
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Flight of the Phoenix
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:840Submit Correction
View count: 1137
The B-29 Superfortress was arguably the most advanced aircraft of WWII. The B-50 was a postwar variant, used as a bomber, tanker, reconnaissance and weather reconnaissance aircraft.
Registration / Serial:49-351
Alternate Serial:0-90351
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16127
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-41916 / 441916 | Consolidated B-24M Liberator | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #839
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Military Code:RE-H
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:839Submit Correction
View count: 584
It's hard to believe the big B-24 was the most numerous American warplane of all times, with over 18,000 produced. There are few survivors today.
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-41916 / 441916 | Consolidated B-24M Liberator | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #839
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Military Code:RE-H
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:839Submit Correction
View count: 584
It's hard to believe the big B-24 was the most numerous American warplane of all times, with over 18,000 produced. There are few survivors today.
Registration / Serial:44-41916
Alternate Registration:441916
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24M Liberator
C/n (msn):5852
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 62-4513 / 24513 | Kaman HH-43B Huskie | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #434
Registration / Serial:62-4513
Alternate Registration:24513
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman HTK
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43B Huskie
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:434Submit Correction
View count: 1053
With intermeshing rotors, long chimney and quadruple tailfins, the Huskie or 'Pedro' saw widespread use as a rescue helicopter. According to some sources this HH-43B was converted to an HH-43F.
Registration / Serial:62-4513
Alternate Registration:24513
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43B Huskie
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 62-4513 / 24513 | Kaman HH-43B Huskie | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #434
Registration / Serial:62-4513
Alternate Registration:24513
Aircraft Original Type:Kaman HTK
Aircraft Generic Type:Kaman HOK/HTK/HUK/H-43 Huskie
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43B Huskie
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:434Submit Correction
View count: 1053
With intermeshing rotors, long chimney and quadruple tailfins, the Huskie or 'Pedro' saw widespread use as a rescue helicopter. According to some sources this HH-43B was converted to an HH-43F.
Registration / Serial:62-4513
Alternate Registration:24513
Aircraft Version:Kaman HH-43B Huskie
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #287
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:287Submit Correction
View count: 1243
The enormous B-36 was originally designed to bomb Nazi Germany from Newfoundland if necessary. Four auxiliary jet engines were added to the production aircraft which, though still slow, fulfilled an important role until the advent of the B-52.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #287
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:287Submit Correction
View count: 1243
The enormous B-36 was originally designed to bomb Nazi Germany from Newfoundland if necessary. Four auxiliary jet engines were added to the production aircraft which, though still slow, fulfilled an important role until the advent of the B-52.
Registration / Serial:51-13730
Alternate Serial:113730
Aircraft Version:Convair RB-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):275
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 47-008 / 7008 | North American B-45A Tornado | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #240
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Military Code:BE-008
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:240Submit Correction
View count: 821
Although not very succesful, the Tornado was America's first operational jet bomber. This is one of only three surviving B-45s.
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 47-008 / 7008 | North American B-45A Tornado | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #240
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Military Code:BE-008
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-45 Tornado
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:240Submit Correction
View count: 821
Although not very succesful, the Tornado was America's first operational jet bomber. This is one of only three surviving B-45s.
Registration / Serial:47-008
Alternate Serial:7008
Aircraft Version:North American B-45A Tornado
C/n (msn):147-43408
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 39-47 | Douglas UC-67 Dragon | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #228
Registration / Serial:39-47
Military Code:MD-112
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-23 Dragon
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-23/C-67 Dragon
Aircraft Version:Douglas UC-67 Dragon
C/n (msn):2733
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:228Submit Correction
View count: 987
The B-23 Dragon was a much-improved variant of the B-18 Bolo. The last 38 B-18s on order were built as Dragons in 1939-40, but never used in combat. This one saw use as a UC-67 transport.
Registration / Serial:39-47
Aircraft Version:Douglas UC-67 Dragon
C/n (msn):2733
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Aircraft Photo of 39-47 | Douglas UC-67 Dragon | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #228
Registration / Serial:39-47
Military Code:MD-112
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-23 Dragon
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-23/C-67 Dragon
Aircraft Version:Douglas UC-67 Dragon
C/n (msn):2733
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:228Submit Correction
View count: 987
The B-23 Dragon was a much-improved variant of the B-18 Bolo. The last 38 B-18s on order were built as Dragons in 1939-40, but never used in combat. This one saw use as a UC-67 transport.
Registration / Serial:39-47
Aircraft Version:Douglas UC-67 Dragon
C/n (msn):2733
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:18 September 2014
Photo by:Peter de JongContact