21 results found
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 744602Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
This C-46F was one of 234 that rolled off the assembly line in Buffalo NY. It flew with the USAAF as 44-78663 from bases in the SE US as a transport and glider tow plane until declared surplus in the early 50s. It then flew for Meteor Air Transport and was put to work hauling clothing to Detroit and car parts to New Jersey. After Meteor's demise the plane changed hands many times before being acquired by the CAF in February 1978 and assigned to the East Texas Wing. The newly formed So Cal Wing gave the plane a permanent home at Camarillo, arriving in the spring of 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 744602Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
This C-46F was one of 234 that rolled off the assembly line in Buffalo NY. It flew with the USAAF as 44-78663 from bases in the SE US as a transport and glider tow plane until declared surplus in the early 50s. It then flew for Meteor Air Transport and was put to work hauling clothing to Detroit and car parts to New Jersey. After Meteor's demise the plane changed hands many times before being acquired by the CAF in February 1978 and assigned to the East Texas Wing. The newly formed So Cal Wing gave the plane a permanent home at Camarillo, arriving in the spring of 1982.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Other Marks: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | Confederate Air Force Airpower Museum |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 654937Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
At the time the aircraft had only recently been acquired by the CAF and the titles of a former operator, Ortner Air Service, can still just be discerned under the paint on the upper fuselage. Subsequently restored in USAAF markings and named "China Doll", it was for many years a common sight at US airshows, but in recent times it has been stored outside the premises of the CAF Southern California Wing at Camarillo Airport, CA. However, according to the Wing's Facebook page, it has now been moved inside and will be restored to static display condition.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Other Marks: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | Confederate Air Force Airpower Museum |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 654937Submit Correction |
| View count: | 191 |
At the time the aircraft had only recently been acquired by the CAF and the titles of a former operator, Ortner Air Service, can still just be discerned under the paint on the upper fuselage. Subsequently restored in USAAF markings and named "China Doll", it was for many years a common sight at US airshows, but in recent times it has been stored outside the premises of the CAF Southern California Wing at Camarillo Airport, CA. However, according to the Wing's Facebook page, it has now been moved inside and will be restored to static display condition.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Other Marks: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | Confederate Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 559410Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
Recently acquired by the Confederate Air Force and the titles of a former operator, Ortner Air Service, can still just be discerned under the paint on the upper fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Other Marks: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | Confederate Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Photo ID: | 559410Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
Recently acquired by the Confederate Air Force and the titles of a former operator, Ortner Air Service, can still just be discerned under the paint on the upper fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 28 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Roger SyrattContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Event: | Golden Air Tattoo (USAF 50th Anniversary) 1997 |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 535573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 296 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Event: | Golden Air Tattoo (USAF 50th Anniversary) 1997 |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 535573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 296 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 1997 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 2002 |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 525485Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 2002 |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 525485Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Event: | Aviation Nation 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 8 November 2007 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Photo ID: | 524168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 328 |
'China Doll' is catching the last rays of sunshine and coming into Nellis for Aviation Nation 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 November 2007 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Event: | Aviation Nation 2007 |
| Photo Date: | 8 November 2007 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Photo ID: | 524168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 328 |
'China Doll' is catching the last rays of sunshine and coming into Nellis for Aviation Nation 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFB (KLSV / LSV)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | 8 November 2007 |
| Photo by: | Gerhard PlomitzerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | MCAS El Toro Air Show 1994 |
| Photo Date: | 30 April 1994 |
| Photo by: | Don GilhamContact |
| Photo ID: | 357119Submit Correction |
| View count: | 379 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 30 April 1994 |
| Photo by: | Don GilhamContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | MCAS El Toro Air Show 1994 |
| Photo Date: | 30 April 1994 |
| Photo by: | Don GilhamContact |
| Photo ID: | 357119Submit Correction |
| View count: | 379 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (KNZJ / NZJ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 30 April 1994 |
| Photo by: | Don GilhamContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 2002 |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 253476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 343 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | Miramar Airshow 2002 |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 253476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 343 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCAS (KNKX / NKX)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 2002 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 146956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 228 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 146956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 228 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| City / Airport: | Harlingen - Valley International (KHRL / HRL)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Madera - Municipal (KMAE / MAE)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 143723Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
Carries serial 478863 and code "594" on the fin.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Madera - Municipal (KMAE / MAE)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Military Code: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Madera - Municipal (KMAE / MAE)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 143723Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
Carries serial 478863 and code "594" on the fin.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Madera - Municipal (KMAE / MAE)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 1989 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | (Confederate Air Force) |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Midland - International Air and Space Port (KMAF / MAF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Photo ID: | 139262Submit Correction |
| View count: | 276 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | (Confederate Air Force) |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Midland - International Air and Space Port (KMAF / MAF)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | (Confederate Air Force) |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Midland - International Air and Space Port (KMAF / MAF)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Photo ID: | 139262Submit Correction |
| View count: | 276 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | (Confederate Air Force) |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Midland - International Air and Space Port (KMAF / MAF)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 October 1992 |
| Photo by: | Alex Christie |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | Republic of China - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Humpty Dumpty / Ole 94 |
| City / Airport: | Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 1982 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 79270Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
Flown by the Confederate Air Force and painted in the old Republic of China markings (which somewhat resemble today's Taiwan Air Force markings). The Chinese 中国空軍 titles stand for Chinese Air Force. In the late 1980s this aircraft became CAF's well-known "China Doll".
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | Republic of China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 1982 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | Republic of China - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Humpty Dumpty / Ole 94 |
| City / Airport: | Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 1982 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 79270Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
Flown by the Confederate Air Force and painted in the old Republic of China markings (which somewhat resemble today's Taiwan Air Force markings). The Chinese 中国空軍 titles stand for Chinese Air Force. In the late 1980s this aircraft became CAF's well-known "China Doll".
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | Republic of China - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 1982 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA Airventure Oshkosh 1998 |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 42291Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Event: | EAA Airventure Oshkosh 1998 |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 42291Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Confederate Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman Regional (KOSH / OSH)Map | Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1998 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 39302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 403 |
This aircraft came off the production line in July 1945 and has been operated by the Commemorative Air Force since 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 39302Submit Correction |
| View count: | 403 |
This aircraft came off the production line in July 1945 and has been operated by the Commemorative Air Force since 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 478663 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 300 |
The only concession to modern aviation in this cockpit is the GPS and radio in the centre of the control panel, though these are considered pretty ancient by todays standards.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 300 |
The only concession to modern aviation in this cockpit is the GPS and radio in the centre of the control panel, though these are considered pretty ancient by todays standards.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Fleet number: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Ortner Air Service |
| City / Airport: | Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map |
| Region / Country: | Michigan, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 31171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 619 |
Delivered to the USAAF 7/45 as 44-78663. Seen here in a line up of 5 C-46's and 2 CV640's.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Ortner Air Service |
| City / Airport: | Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map | Region / Country: | Michigan, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Fleet number: | 594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Ortner Air Service |
| City / Airport: | Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map |
| Region / Country: | Michigan, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 31171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 619 |
Delivered to the USAAF 7/45 as 44-78663. Seen here in a line up of 5 C-46's and 2 CV640's.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Ortner Air Service |
| City / Airport: | Detroit - Willow Run (KYIP / YIP)Map | Region / Country: | Michigan, United States |
| Photo Date: | September 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Zantop Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Indianapolis - International (KIND / IND)Map |
| Region / Country: | Indiana, United States |
| Photo Date: | March 1967 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 28120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 557 |
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-78663, the list of operators of this aircraft include Riddle, Universal, Ortner and the Confederate Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Zantop Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Indianapolis - International (KIND / IND)Map | Region / Country: | Indiana, United States |
| Photo Date: | March 1967 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Zantop Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Indianapolis - International (KIND / IND)Map |
| Region / Country: | Indiana, United States |
| Photo Date: | March 1967 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Photo ID: | 28120Submit Correction |
| View count: | 557 |
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-78663, the list of operators of this aircraft include Riddle, Universal, Ortner and the Confederate Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Zantop Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Indianapolis - International (KIND / IND)Map | Region / Country: | Indiana, United States |
| Photo Date: | March 1967 |
| Photo by: | Bob GarrardContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 24680Submit Correction |
| View count: | 253 |
Looking forward towards the cockpit
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 24680Submit Correction |
| View count: | 253 |
Looking forward towards the cockpit
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 14515Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
A glass cockpit this ain't!
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 14515Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
A glass cockpit this ain't!
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 11706Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
This "politically incorrect" nose art has caused a few comments at airshows over the years.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss-Wright CW-20 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20) |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | China Doll |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |
| Photo ID: | 11706Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
This "politically incorrect" nose art has caused a few comments at airshows over the years.
| Registration / Serial: | N53594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss C-46F Commando |
| C/n (msn): | 22486 |
| Operator Titles: | Commemorative Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Camarillo (CMA)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 26 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Ralph M. PettersenContact |