Built for the USAF as as 53-3290 and transferred to the USN in 1964 as Bu152689. Withdrawn to MASDC at Davis Monthan in 1978 and sold to Hawkins and Powers as N233HP circa 1983. Remained stored at Greybull for several years before being purchased by Everts in 2005 and registered N747CE in 2008. The aircraft underwent a proctracted rebuild until entering service in 2013. Seen taking off for it's first post restoration check flight.

This veteran Propliner departs the Everts cargo terminal at ANC with another load of much needed material for customers throughout Alaska. This aircraft was rescued from the Hawkins & Powers boneyard in Greybull, WY a number of years ago and has been in service with Everts Air Cargo ever since.