214 results found
Aircraft Photo of 57-5849 / 75849 | Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #353009
Registration / Serial:57-5849
Alternate Serial:75849
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 310
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Version:Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A)
C/n (msn):38004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:March 1984
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:353009Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:57-5849
Alternate Serial:75849
Aircraft Version:Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A)
C/n (msn):38004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1984
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-5849 / 75849 | Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #353009
Registration / Serial:57-5849
Alternate Serial:75849
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 310
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 310 (U-3/L-27 Blue Canoe)
Aircraft Version:Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A)
C/n (msn):38004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:March 1984
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:353009Submit Correction
View count: 313
Registration / Serial:57-5849
Alternate Serial:75849
Aircraft Version:Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe (310A/L-27A)
C/n (msn):38004
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1984
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Aircraft Photo of 50-735 / 0735 | Beech YT-34 Mentor | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #349012
Registration / Serial:50-735
Alternate Serial:0735
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech YT-34 Mentor
C/n (msn):G-4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:349012Submit Correction
View count: 214
Registration / Serial:50-735
Alternate Serial:0735
Aircraft Version:Beech YT-34 Mentor
C/n (msn):G-4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 50-735 / 0735 | Beech YT-34 Mentor | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #349012
Registration / Serial:50-735
Alternate Serial:0735
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 45 Mentor
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 45 Mentor/Turbo Mentor (T-34)
Aircraft Version:Beech YT-34 Mentor
C/n (msn):G-4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:349012Submit Correction
View count: 214
Registration / Serial:50-735
Alternate Serial:0735
Aircraft Version:Beech YT-34 Mentor
C/n (msn):G-4
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of N50198 | Cessna 150H | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348564
Registration / Serial:N50198
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 150
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 150
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150H
C/n (msn):15069128
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348564Submit Correction
View count: 295
Registration / Serial:N50198
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150H
C/n (msn):15069128
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of N50198 | Cessna 150H | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348564
Registration / Serial:N50198
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 150
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 150
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150H
C/n (msn):15069128
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348564Submit Correction
View count: 295
Registration / Serial:N50198
Aircraft Version:Cessna 150H
C/n (msn):15069128
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 145607 | Vought RF-8G Crusader | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #348471
Registration / Serial:145607
Military Code:PP-909
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F8U Crusader
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader
Aircraft Version:Vought RF-8G Crusader
C/n (msn):284
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFP-63
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348471Submit Correction
View count: 495
Registration / Serial:145607
Aircraft Version:Vought RF-8G Crusader
C/n (msn):284
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 145607 | Vought RF-8G Crusader | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #348471
Registration / Serial:145607
Military Code:PP-909
Aircraft Original Type:Vought F8U Crusader
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought F8U/F-8 Crusader
Aircraft Version:Vought RF-8G Crusader
C/n (msn):284
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFP-63
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348471Submit Correction
View count: 495
Registration / Serial:145607
Aircraft Version:Vought RF-8G Crusader
C/n (msn):284
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 149532 / 9532 | Douglas A-4L Skyhawk | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #348070
Registration / Serial:149532
Alternate Serial:9532
Military Code:AF
Other Marks:401
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12857
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-204 / CVWR-20
Aircraft Name:Larry Birks
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348070Submit Correction
View count: 326
Registration / Serial:149532
Alternate Serial:9532
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12857
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 149532 / 9532 | Douglas A-4L Skyhawk | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #348070
Registration / Serial:149532
Alternate Serial:9532
Military Code:AF
Other Marks:401
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12857
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-204 / CVWR-20
Aircraft Name:Larry Birks
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:348070Submit Correction
View count: 326
Registration / Serial:149532
Alternate Serial:9532
Aircraft Version:Douglas A-4L Skyhawk
C/n (msn):12857
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:4 October 2019
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330779
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:31 October 2006
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:330779Submit Correction
View count: 482
This is one of the few RB-36H still existing today, another one is hangared at Dayton and one is being rebuilt at Tucson, Pima 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:31 October 2006
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Aircraft Photo of 51-13730 / 113730 | Convair RB-36H Peacemaker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #330779
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:31 October 2006
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Photo ID:330779Submit Correction
View count: 482
This is one of the few RB-36H still existing today, another one is hangared at Dayton and one is being rebuilt at Tucson, Pima 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:31 October 2006
Photo by:Gerhard PlomitzerContact
Aircraft Photo of N2372F | Air Tractor AT-301 | AirHistory.net #288200
Registration / Serial:N2372F
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-300/301/302
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-300/301/302
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-301
C/n (msn):301-0421
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:288200Submit Correction
View count: 229
Registration / Serial:N2372F
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-301
C/n (msn):301-0421
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of N2372F | Air Tractor AT-301 | AirHistory.net #288200
Registration / Serial:N2372F
Aircraft Original Type:Air Tractor AT-300/301/302
Aircraft Generic Type:Air Tractor AT-300/301/302
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-301
C/n (msn):301-0421
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:288200Submit Correction
View count: 229
Registration / Serial:N2372F
Aircraft Version:Air Tractor AT-301
C/n (msn):301-0421
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 January 2018
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-86891 / 891 | North American B-25J Mitchell | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286509
Registration / Serial:44-86891
Alternate Serial:891
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-47645
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lazy Daisy Mae
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286509Submit Correction
View count: 365
Since the start of its civil career in 1959, this B-25 has gone through many civil owners as N3337G, before becoming part of the Castle Air Museum in Jan 1980. It was initially falsely painted as Doolittle Raider B-25B 40-2344 (as "02344"), but in 1993 it was repainted with its actual identity, as seen in this photo.
Registration / Serial:44-86891
Alternate Serial:891
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-47645
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 44-86891 / 891 | North American B-25J Mitchell | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286509
Registration / Serial:44-86891
Alternate Serial:891
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-47645
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Lazy Daisy Mae
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286509Submit Correction
View count: 365
Since the start of its civil career in 1959, this B-25 has gone through many civil owners as N3337G, before becoming part of the Castle Air Museum in Jan 1980. It was initially falsely painted as Doolittle Raider B-25B 40-2344 (as "02344"), but in 1993 it was repainted with its actual identity, as seen in this photo.
Registration / Serial:44-86891
Alternate Serial:891
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-47645
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-1312 / 71312 | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286508
Registration / Serial:"57-1312"
Alternate Serial:71312
Military Code:FG-312
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5042
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286508Submit Correction
View count: 1587
This Starfighter was first seen on display here in Oct 1986. The serial carried is definitely false (F-104B 57-1312 was delivered to Pakistan), but there has been much debate about this aircraft's actual identity. It is almost certain now that it is in fact 57-1330 c/n 483-5042 (based on a gun bay and old cockpit canopy combination seen only on that aircraft before), but there is also a remote possibility that it is 57-1314 which was last seen stored at Mojave, CA in Jan 1978.
Registration / Serial:"57-1312"
Alternate Serial:71312
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5042
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-1312 / 71312 | Lockheed F-104D Starfighter | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286508
Registration / Serial:"57-1312"
Alternate Serial:71312
Military Code:FG-312
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5042
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286508Submit Correction
View count: 1587
This Starfighter was first seen on display here in Oct 1986. The serial carried is definitely false (F-104B 57-1312 was delivered to Pakistan), but there has been much debate about this aircraft's actual identity. It is almost certain now that it is in fact 57-1330 c/n 483-5042 (based on a gun bay and old cockpit canopy combination seen only on that aircraft before), but there is also a remote possibility that it is 57-1314 which was last seen stored at Mojave, CA in Jan 1978.
Registration / Serial:"57-1312"
Alternate Serial:71312
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104D Starfighter
C/n (msn):483-5042
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of N1VC | Shenyang J-5 | Iraq - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286471
Registration / Serial:N1VC
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Shenyang J-5/F-5
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-5
C/n (msn):2507
Display Paint:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286471Submit Correction
View count: 1006
This Chinese-built MiG-17 belongs to the Golden Gate Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, and was temporarily displayed at the Castle Air Museum from 2004 until it was moved to Midland, TX in 2011/2012. It is in Iraqi markings without serial, still marked as N1VC on the rear fuselage (just visible below the wing). Although listed on the USCAR as serial number 2705, it is believed to be c/n 2507 (the former 2507 of the China Air Force).
Registration / Serial:N1VC
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-5
C/n (msn):2507
Display Paint:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of N1VC | Shenyang J-5 | Iraq - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286471
Registration / Serial:N1VC
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Shenyang J-5/F-5
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-5
C/n (msn):2507
Display Paint:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286471Submit Correction
View count: 1006
This Chinese-built MiG-17 belongs to the Golden Gate Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, and was temporarily displayed at the Castle Air Museum from 2004 until it was moved to Midland, TX in 2011/2012. It is in Iraqi markings without serial, still marked as N1VC on the rear fuselage (just visible below the wing). Although listed on the USCAR as serial number 2705, it is believed to be c/n 2507 (the former 2507 of the China Air Force).
Registration / Serial:N1VC
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-5
C/n (msn):2507
Display Paint:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 37-29 | Douglas B-18 Bolo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286427
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286427Submit Correction
View count: 569
A former Hawkins & Powers airtanker (ex N52056, Tanker B20) on display at the museum in USAAC markings since 25 Oct 1981. It was initially displayed with code R-38 on the fin, but by 1995 this had been changed to BI-24. This aircraft is widely quoted as a B-18B, but that is wrong. A B-18B has a tail boom and a very distinctive bulbous nose which housed the B-18B's MAD gear. This aircraft has a regular B-18 nose and no tail boom, so it is not a B-18B anymore.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 37-29 | Douglas B-18 Bolo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286427
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286427Submit Correction
View count: 569
A former Hawkins & Powers airtanker (ex N52056, Tanker B20) on display at the museum in USAAC markings since 25 Oct 1981. It was initially displayed with code R-38 on the fin, but by 1995 this had been changed to BI-24. This aircraft is widely quoted as a B-18B, but that is wrong. A B-18B has a tail boom and a very distinctive bulbous nose which housed the B-18B's MAD gear. This aircraft has a regular B-18 nose and no tail boom, so it is not a B-18B anymore.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286120
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286120Submit Correction
View count: 461
This US-built Canberra was delivered to the USAF in Oct 1956 as a B-57E, then converted to EB-57E in Sep 1964. It was withdrawn from service and stored at MASDC 25 Jul 1979 with inventory code BM127. Retrieved from storage 11 Feb 1991 and trucked to the Castle Air Museum for restoration and display.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-4253 / 54253 | Martin EB-57E Canberra | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286120
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286120Submit Correction
View count: 461
This US-built Canberra was delivered to the USAF in Oct 1956 as a B-57E, then converted to EB-57E in Sep 1964. It was withdrawn from service and stored at MASDC 25 Jul 1979 with inventory code BM127. Retrieved from storage 11 Feb 1991 and trucked to the Castle Air Museum for restoration and display.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-412 / 70412 | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286119
Registration / Serial:57-412
Alternate Serial:70412
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):590
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286119Submit Correction
View count: 264
Displayed at the museum since 1982, on loan from the United States Air Force Museum.
Registration / Serial:57-412
Alternate Serial:70412
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):590
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-412 / 70412 | McDonnell F-101B Voodoo | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286119
Registration / Serial:57-412
Alternate Serial:70412
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):590
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286119Submit Correction
View count: 264
Displayed at the museum since 1982, on loan from the United States Air Force Museum.
Registration / Serial:57-412
Alternate Serial:70412
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-101B Voodoo
C/n (msn):590
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-2879 / 52879 | North American F-100C Super Sabre | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286118
Registration / Serial:"55-2879"
Alternate Serial:52879
Military Code:FW-879
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):214-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286118Submit Correction
View count: 1009
Falsely painted as USAF F-100D 55-2879, this is actually the first production F-100C, USAF 53-1709. This aircraft was officially delivered to the USAF on 29 Oct 1954 but made its first flight on 17 Jan 1955. It was transferred to NACA (later NASA) on 4 Sep 1956, and retired in 1972 (last registration used was N703NA). In Sep 1972 it was donated to the San Jose State University for use as an instructional airframe. It stayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum in 2003/2004, where it was restored in the fake markings seen here. It was first noted on display as such in Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:"55-2879"
Alternate Serial:52879
Aircraft Version:North American F-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):214-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-2879 / 52879 | North American F-100C Super Sabre | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #286118
Registration / Serial:"55-2879"
Alternate Serial:52879
Military Code:FW-879
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):214-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286118Submit Correction
View count: 1009
Falsely painted as USAF F-100D 55-2879, this is actually the first production F-100C, USAF 53-1709. This aircraft was officially delivered to the USAF on 29 Oct 1954 but made its first flight on 17 Jan 1955. It was transferred to NACA (later NASA) on 4 Sep 1956, and retired in 1972 (last registration used was N703NA). In Sep 1972 it was donated to the San Jose State University for use as an instructional airframe. It stayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum in 2003/2004, where it was restored in the fake markings seen here. It was first noted on display as such in Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:"55-2879"
Alternate Serial:52879
Aircraft Version:North American F-100C Super Sabre
C/n (msn):214-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 90407 | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #286117
Registration / Serial:90407
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27363
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:MATS - Military Air Transport Service
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286117Submit Correction
View count: 533
This C-54 served as US Navy R5D-4R Bu90407 from 1945 until 1971. After storage at MASDC it went through many owners, as N67038 since 1975 and as N51848 since 1978. It was first seen at the museum in Feb 1992. In early 1998 it was restored in these Military Air Transport Service (MATS) markings, with its authentic serial 90407 and "US Navy" and "Pacific Division" titles on the tail. The Military Air Transport Service was formed in 1948 out of the US Navy's Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) and the USAF's Air Transport Command (ATC). It was discontinued in 1966.
Registration / Serial:90407
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27363
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 90407 | Douglas C-54R Skymaster | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #286117
Registration / Serial:90407
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27363
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:MATS - Military Air Transport Service
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:286117Submit Correction
View count: 533
This C-54 served as US Navy R5D-4R Bu90407 from 1945 until 1971. After storage at MASDC it went through many owners, as N67038 since 1975 and as N51848 since 1978. It was first seen at the museum in Feb 1992. In early 1998 it was restored in these Military Air Transport Service (MATS) markings, with its authentic serial 90407 and "US Navy" and "Pacific Division" titles on the tail. The Military Air Transport Service was formed in 1948 out of the US Navy's Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) and the USAF's Air Transport Command (ATC). It was discontinued in 1966.
Registration / Serial:90407
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54R Skymaster
C/n (msn):27363
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 56-1413 / 61413 | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285992
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Military Code:FC-413
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285992Submit Correction
View count: 407
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 56-1413 / 61413 | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285992
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Military Code:FC-413
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285992Submit Correction
View count: 407
In 1978 the USAF Museum loaned this Delta Dagger to the Planes of Fame museum in Chino, CA. It was displayed there until moved to the Castle Air Museum on 8 Dec 2004.
Registration / Serial:56-1413
Alternate Serial:61413
Aircraft Version:Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
C/n (msn):8-10-630
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 58-0629 / 80629 | Lockheed T-33A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285990
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285990Submit Correction
View count: 230
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 58-0629 / 80629 | Lockheed T-33A | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285990
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285990Submit Correction
View count: 230
Delivered to the museum in 1987, first noted on display in October of that year.
Registration / Serial:58-0629
Alternate Serial:80629
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-1598
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-2456 / 0-72456 | Convair F-106A Delta Dart | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285986
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285986Submit Correction
View count: 982
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 57-2456 / 0-72456 | Convair F-106A Delta Dart | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285986
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Original Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart (8)
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair F-106 Delta Dart
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285986Submit Correction
View count: 982
This aircraft was loaned by the USAF Museum to the Castle Air Museum and it was delivered to the museum on 21 Dec 2002. It is ex USAF 58-0793, falsely painted as 57-2456 which was based here at Castle AFB in 1967/1968.
Registration / Serial:"57-2456"
Alternate Serial:0-72456
Aircraft Version:Convair F-106A Delta Dart
C/n (msn):8-24-124
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285985
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285985Submit Correction
View count: 367
On display at the museum since 1983.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 52-1927 / 21927 | Northrop F-89J Scorpion | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285985
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285985Submit Correction
View count: 367
On display at the museum since 1983.
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:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-3139 / 3139 | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285983
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Atwater
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285983Submit Correction
View count: 562
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Aircraft Photo of 55-3139 / 3139 | Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #285983
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Atwater
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:285983Submit Correction
View count: 562
With a nice but somewhat faded "City of Atwater" nose art. This Stratotanker was delivered to the museum on 3 April 1993. The tailnumber is 3139 instead of the usual 53139.
Registration / Serial:55-3139
Alternate Serial:3139
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker
C/n (msn):17255
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:22 September 2010
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact